August 19
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The
Christian View Of Politics by Dr. D. James
Kennedy
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And
He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to
the church.—Ephesians 1:22
Have you ever wondered if you
should always obey the laws of our government? This is an important
question because the government influences almost every aspect of our lives.
To help us answer this question, the Bible delineates a few principles.
Principle number one: The
Triune God is sovereign over the whole universe. He is sovereign over
every area of life, not just the Church. This includes the government.
Principle number two: The
ultimate source of authority is not in the government or in the people; it’s
in God. God has set government in place to enact and execute the laws He
has given us in His Word—the moral laws of God, which He has written on our
hearts. The authority of the government comes from God, and the government
must answer to God.
Principle number three: The
government has limited authority and power. The government does not
encompass all things. We have other spheres that influence our lives: family,
church, education, art, and science. Each of these spheres has its own
authority and responsibility, and we must work out our lives freely in the
various spheres in which we live.
This means that if anyone in any sphere of
activity oversteps his or her authority, the Christian has the obligation to
disobey. If the government commands the Christian to do something contrary to
the clear teaching of God’s Word, then the Christian must obey God and not
humans.
For example, some governments have
forbidden Christians to pray, worship God, and witness. Clearly, these
governments have created laws contrary to God’s commandments.
Are you willing to stand up for God’s laws when they conflict with those of
your government? Ask God to give you wisdom as a citizen and the courage to
obey His Word despite any governmental opposition.
"It is no more possible for man to build a
political state without the help of God than it was for the builders of
Babel."
Benjamin Franklin
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