Government
Under Cover in the Divine Authority • Sermon • Submitted • Presented
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· 4 viewsGod’s gracious rule over the nations, particularly Israel. Also, the divinely established ruling of people by God’s appointed authorities for the good of society and to prevent anarchy.
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What is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls of government would be necessary.
James Madison
When the government is in the hands of one individual, we call such a man a king and the state a kingdom. When it is in the hands of a select body, that form of government is aristocratic. But that state is a republic, so they call it, when everything is dependent on the people.
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God governs the nations
God governs the nations
for dominion belongs to the Lord
and he rules over the nations.
See also 1 Ti 6:15; 2 Ch 20:6; Da 4:35; Ps 47:2; 1 Ch 29:12; Ps 66:7; Ps 9:7–8; Ps 103:19; Da 4:32; Ps 47:7–8; Ps 67:4
Jesus Christ also governs the nations
Jesus Christ also governs the nations
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
See also Zec 6:13; Re 12:5; Re 2:27; Ps 2:9; Zec 9:10; Ps 72:8–11; Ps 110:2; Re 19:15
The manner of God’s government of Israel was unique
The manner of God’s government of Israel was unique
But Gideon told them, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son rule over you. The Lord will rule over you.”
See also 1 Sa 12:12; 1 Sa 8:7
God governs individuals
God governs individuals
In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water
that he channels toward all who please him.
See also Pr 20:24; Pr 19:21; Pr 16:9; Da 5:23; Ac 17:26; Jas 4:13–15; Je 10:23; Pr 16:1; La 3:37
God has established human agencies for the government of people
God has established human agencies for the government of people
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
See also Jn 19:11; Mt 22:17–21; Ge 9:5–6; Da 4:32; Da 4:17; 1 Pe 2:13; Da 2:37–38; Pr 8:15–16; Da 5:21; 1 Ti 2:2–3
Government is for the good of society
Government is for the good of society
For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
See also Ps 82:3–4; Ps 72:12–14
Government is established to prevent anarchy
Government is established to prevent anarchy
Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.
See also Ge 9:6; Pr 29:4; Ro 13:4; 1 Pe 2:14; Ezr 7:26; Ac 25:11; Pr 21:15; Pr 28:2