Control

The exercise of authority and restraint over individuals and events. Scripture stresses that God is in sovereign control over his creation. A limited degree of control over creation is delegated to humanity.

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God controls the whole world Ge 1:1 See also Ne 9:6; Ps 102:25; Ac 17:24; Heb 11:3 God controls the affairs of heaven and earth Dt 4:39; Da 4:35 He gives wealth Dt 8:18 See also 1 Ch 29:12 He appoints and deposes earthly rulers Ps 75:6–7; Da 2:21; Da 4:17; Da 4:32; Da 5:18; Da 5:21; Da 5:26 He controls…