God, Government, and the Christian's Role
Summary
Romans 13 opens up a vital conversation about the Christian’s relationship to God and government, a topic that is both deeply biblical and highly relevant to our daily lives. God is the author of government, and all authority ultimately comes from Him. This means that every government, regardless of its character or location, exists under God’s sovereign watch. Our calling is to understand the difference between God-ordained government—which is meant to establish order, punish evil, and promote justice—and the often-corrupt politics of man, which can distort or even oppose God’s intentions.
Throughout history, God has established three primary institutions: marriage, government, and the church (including Israel). Each of these is under attack in our world today, but each remains essential to God’s design for human flourishing. Government, in particular, is not a human invention but a divine one, meant to restrain evil and promote the common good. Yet, when government is divorced from God, it inevitably becomes corrupt, oppressive, and even tyrannical. The Christian’s role is not to withdraw from civic life but to engage it with wisdom, prayer, and a commitment to God’s truth.
Justice, as we instinctively desire it, is a concept that comes from God Himself. Even those who reject God cry out for justice, not realizing they are appealing to a standard that only exists because God has written it on our hearts. The Ten Commandments, given by God, form the foundation of true justice and order. When these are ignored or removed from public life, chaos and injustice follow.
Christians are called to submit to governing authorities as long as those authorities do not command what God forbids or forbid what God commands. Our submission is not blind allegiance but a recognition of God’s sovereignty. When government oversteps its bounds and contradicts God’s law, our ultimate loyalty must remain with God. Even in paying taxes to regimes that misuse funds, the responsibility for that misuse falls on the leaders, not on the obedient citizen.
Finally, the coming kingdom of Christ is not something that will be ushered in by any earthly nation or political party, but by Christ Himself at His return. Until then, we are to pray for our cities, seek their peace, and influence our leaders for good, knowing that all nations will one day be judged by how they have responded to God’s people and His truth.
Key Takeaways
- God is the ultimate source of all authority, and every government exists under His sovereignty. Even when we see corrupt or oppressive regimes, we must remember that God allows them for His purposes and will ultimately hold them accountable. Our trust is not in human rulers but in the God who reigns over all nations. [36:32]
- The distinction between government and politics is crucial: government is God’s institution for order and justice, while politics is the human attempt to implement or manipulate that order, often apart from God. Christians are called to engage in civic life, not to withdraw, but to influence leaders and policies according to God’s truth. [16:28]
- Justice is not a human invention but a divine attribute. Our longing for fairness and balance is a reflection of God’s character, and the standards of justice are rooted in the Ten Commandments. When society rejects God’s law, true justice becomes impossible, and chaos ensues. [20:43]
- Submission to government is a biblical command, but it is not absolute. When authorities require us to act against God’s revealed will, our allegiance must be to God first. Obedience to God sometimes means civil disobedience, but always with humility and a clear conscience before Him. [51:21]
- The coming kingdom of Christ will not be established by any earthly nation or political movement, but by Jesus Himself at His return. Until then, our role is to pray for our cities, seek their peace, and live as faithful witnesses, knowing that God will judge the nations by how they have treated His people and His truth. [56:41]
Youtube Chapters
[00:00] - Welcome
[01:30] - Introduction: God, Government, and the Christian
[03:25] - Reading Romans 13:1-7
[07:26] - The Two Comings of Christ
[09:11] - The Kingdom of Christ and Divine Government
[16:28] - Government vs. Politics
[18:28] - The Biblical Role of Peace Officers
[20:43] - The Origin and Nature of Justice
[22:05] - God’s Standard for Justice and Punishment
[24:57] - The Consequences of Rejecting God’s Law
[28:20] - Faith and Politics: Not Either/Or
[31:21] - Jesus’ Royalty and the Politics of the Kingdom
[36:32] - The Sovereignty of God in Government
[38:03] - The Ten Commandments and True Justice
[44:06] - War, Law Enforcement, and Righteousness
[49:58] - God’s Judgment of Nations
[51:21] - When to Obey and When to Resist
[56:41] - The Criteria for God’s Judgment of Nations
[58:13] - Why We Can’t Separate God and Politics
[01:03:01] - Closing Prayer and Benediction
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide: Romans 13 – God, Government, and the Christian
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### Bible Reading
- Romans 13:1-7
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment... (read the full passage)
- Jeremiah 29:7
But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.
- Exodus 20:1-17
(The Ten Commandments – foundation for God’s standard of justice and order)
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### Observation Questions
1. According to Romans 13:1-7, what is the source of all governmental authority? What does Paul say about resisting authority?
2. In Jeremiah 29:7, what does God command His people to do for the city where they live—even if it’s not their home?
3. The sermon described three main institutions God established. What are they, and how are they each under attack today? [[11:00]]
4. What is the difference between “government” and “politics” as explained in the sermon? [[16:28]]
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### Interpretation Questions
1. Why does Paul say that resisting government is the same as resisting God? What are the limits to this command? [[51:21]]
2. The sermon says that justice is not a human invention but comes from God. How does this change the way we think about fairness and right and wrong? [[20:43]]
3. When government becomes corrupt or oppressive, what is the Christian’s responsibility according to the sermon? [[49:58]]
4. The Ten Commandments are described as the foundation for true justice. What happens in a society when these are ignored or removed? [[24:57]]
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### Application Questions
1. The sermon says Christians are called to engage in civic life, not withdraw. What is one practical way you can influence your city or leaders for good this month? [[17:11]]
2. Have you ever struggled with submitting to a government or authority you disagreed with? How did you handle it, and what would you do differently in light of Romans 13? [[51:21]]
3. The pastor said that even when we pay taxes to a corrupt regime, the responsibility for misuse falls on the leaders, not us. Does this change how you feel about paying taxes or following laws you don’t agree with? Why or why not? [[51:21]]
4. The sermon draws a line between obeying government and obeying God. Can you think of a situation (real or hypothetical) where you might have to choose between the two? How would you decide what to do? [[51:21]]
5. The longing for justice is described as something God has written on our hearts. Where do you see this longing for justice in your own life or in the world around you? How can you point people to God as the source of true justice? [[20:43]]
6. The coming kingdom of Christ will not be established by any nation or political party. How does this truth affect your view of politics and your hope for the future? [[09:11]]
7. The sermon says to pray for your city and seek its peace. What is one specific thing you can pray for your city this week? [[17:11]]
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Closing Prayer Suggestion:
Pray for wisdom to engage with government and society in a way that honors God, for courage to stand for truth, and for peace and justice in your city and nation.
Devotional
Day 1: Sovereignty of God Over All Earthly Powers
Every government, no matter its flaws, operates under God’s ultimate authority. This truth calls believers to trust not in human rulers but in the God who reigns over all nations. Even when governments appear corrupt or oppressive, they exist within God’s sovereign plan and will be held accountable by Him. This understanding brings peace amid political turmoil and reminds Christians that their ultimate hope is anchored in God’s eternal kingdom, not in any earthly regime.
Recognizing God as the source of all authority also means that believers should approach civic life with humility and prayer, seeking God’s guidance in how to live faithfully under various governments. Trusting God’s sovereignty frees Christians from despair or cynicism about political systems and encourages them to be faithful witnesses regardless of the rulers in power. [36:32]
“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.” — Romans 13:1-2
Reflection: In what ways can you remind yourself today that God’s sovereignty over governments is greater than any political uncertainty you face? How might this perspective change your prayers or actions toward current leaders?
Day 2: Distinguishing Divine Government from Human Politics
Government is a divine institution designed to establish order, punish evil, and promote justice, whereas politics is the human endeavor to implement or manipulate that order, often apart from God’s truth. This distinction is crucial for Christians who are called not to withdraw from civic engagement but to participate wisely and prayerfully. Engaging in politics without grounding in God’s truth risks distortion and corruption, but faithful involvement can influence leaders and policies toward justice and peace.
Understanding this difference helps believers navigate the complexities of political life without becoming cynical or disengaged. It encourages active citizenship rooted in biblical principles, recognizing that while governments are God-ordained, political systems and parties are human constructs that require discernment and prayerful involvement. [16:28]
“Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.” — Titus 3:1
Reflection: Identify one way you can engage more thoughtfully in your community’s political life this week, ensuring your involvement reflects God’s truth rather than mere human agendas. What practical step can you take to influence your leaders or neighbors toward justice?
Day 3: Justice Rooted in God’s Moral Law
Justice is not a human invention but a reflection of God’s character, written on the hearts of all people. The longing for fairness and balance points to a divine standard rooted in the Ten Commandments. When society rejects God’s law, true justice becomes impossible, leading to chaos and injustice. This reality calls Christians to uphold God’s moral order as the foundation for peace and righteousness in their communities.
By embracing God’s standard of justice, believers become agents of order and mercy, advocating for laws and practices that reflect God’s holiness and love. Ignoring or removing these divine principles from public life invites disorder and suffering, but living according to God’s justice brings blessing and stability. [20:43]
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” — Proverbs 14:34
Reflection: Consider one area in your community or nation where justice seems lacking. How can you, grounded in God’s moral law, pray or act to promote true justice in that situation?
Day 4: Biblical Submission and When to Resist
Christians are called to submit to governing authorities as a biblical command, recognizing God’s sovereignty over all rulers. However, this submission is not absolute; when authorities command what God forbids or forbid what God commands, believers must place their ultimate allegiance to God first. Such moments may require civil disobedience, but always carried out with humility, respect, and a clear conscience before God.
This balance protects the believer from blind allegiance to flawed human systems while affirming the importance of order and peace. It also reminds Christians that responsibility for governmental corruption or misuse lies with the leaders, not with those who obey God faithfully. Navigating this tension requires wisdom, prayer, and courage. [51:21]
“But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than men.’” — Acts 5:29
Reflection: Is there a current situation where you feel tension between obeying authorities and obeying God? How can you seek God’s wisdom to respond with both faithfulness and humility?
Day 5: Living in Hope of Christ’s Coming Kingdom
The kingdom of Christ will not be established by any earthly nation or political party but by Jesus Himself at His return. Until that day, believers are called to pray for their cities, seek their peace, and live as faithful witnesses. This perspective frees Christians from placing ultimate hope in political solutions and instead encourages active, prayerful engagement with their communities.
Knowing that God will judge nations by how they have treated His people and His truth motivates believers to influence their surroundings for good, trusting that their faithful witness matters in God’s eternal plan. This hope sustains Christians through political uncertainty and inspires perseverance in loving and serving others. [56:41]
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they be secure who love you!” — Psalm 122:6
Reflection: What specific prayer can you offer today for your city or community’s peace and well-being? How might you take one practical step to be a faithful witness in your neighborhood this week?
Quotes
We are now about to embark upon or into Romans chapter 13 and we are going to take our time and unpack this chapter in ways that I trust you have not yet experienced. I do believe that if you were to hunt down other teachings in Romans chapter 13, I hope anyway that by the time we're done with it that you would not have gotten such an exhaustive look at Romans chapter 13. And I have to confess that it is very native or personal to this church because Romans 13 deals with the church's and the Christian's responsibility to God and to government. [00:00:00]
And so as we look at this, I want to exhaust everything on this. I want you to be so equipped in this area that you have no questions about what you should or should not do, what it does and does not mean, and how do we reconcile some things that are absolute biblical truths, but if we don't understand them, we think they might contradict one another. This is important stuff. So I got to tell you, you may think, well, I want a Bible study that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. [00:00:48]
So I hope you join in on my warm and fuzzy and learn and learn. Because, listen, are we going to talk about God? Yes. Are we going to talk about Jesus? Absolutely. Are we going to talk about salvation? Are we going to talk about repentance? Are we going to talk about sin and righteousness? Yes, absolutely. But will we be talking about the two great dividing topics that have always been, and you deal with them every Christmas dinner and every Thanksgiving dinner. And whenever family come together once a year or twice a year, it is those two topics of religion and politics. [00:01:36]
And I'm going to, by God's grace, I'm going to have you be galvanized to never shy away from that Christmas dinner again. In fact, you'll be praying, Lord, bring the Christmas dinner. Because you'll be ready. You'll be ready. And so I would write on the top of your notes today, Acts 17, verse 11, where Paul the Apostle told the Bereans to not believe anything that he says, but to search the Scriptures to see if what he says is true. Okay? Can you do that? I want you to study the full counsel of God. So we're going to begin this series today, Romans chapter 13, and we'll read the first seven verses. But the title of this series is called The Government of God. Can you write that down? The Government of God. [00:02:13]
And so as we look at this, I want to exhaust everything on this. I want you to be so equipped in this area that you have no questions about what you should or should not do, what it does and does not mean, and how do we reconcile some things that are absolute biblical truths, but if we don't understand them, we think they might contradict one another. This is important stuff. So I got to tell you, you may think, well, I want a Bible study that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Well, you know, I guess, you know, the people say the beauty, what is it, beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Because this kind of teaching that we're about to embark on makes me feel warm and fuzzy. [00:00:48]
And from Genesis to Revelation, the Bible speaks about Jesus Christ being the king of kings and the Lord of lords. But we don't often stop long enough to realize that for a king to be a king, here it comes, hang on to your seats, that he must exercise what is known as a body politic, or we would say the king's policies. Bluntly put, Jesus has his politics. He's coming to implement those. You say, I don't want to talk about that. Yeah, you better. If you're a Christian, you want to pay close attention to that. Because everything that man has done thus far has been Yeah. [00:09:17]
an attempt to try to implement government which God ordained we'll see this today but they've done it their way and they've tried to do it without God they've taken what is of God and they try to do it without God and then you and you and I well know that it never works out right when people try to lead by laws without God now somebody is already criticizing this statement in their minds they're saying oh boy what are you uh you know are you saying that God's kingdom should be established on earth oh I'm not I'm not saying it I'm I'm not even suggesting it I'm saying absolutely but how do you achieve that you think you're gonna achieve it through the republican party do you think you're gonna achieve it through the democrat party you think you're gonna achieve it through any human property none whatsoever no the answer is no way but that doesn't negate the fact that God invented government and to that you cannot escape but to understand and so I hope you don't find this boring I personally love the feelings the warm and fuzzies I get when I think about this stuff and when the Bible comes to things like this I just rejoice about this so we just need to remember that when we say oh Lord thy kingdom come you need to know what you're talking about when you say thy kingdom come oh God you are actually saying this your political rule and reign come Lord God but it will not come through any nation on earth according to the Bible except one nation on earth when they have a king and the throne will be established in Jerusalem anybody know what that nation is Israel America will not usher in the kingdom of God God okay when people say well these Christian nationalists want to create a utopia on earth wrong no we don't we happen to live in the nation of America but listen God first Bible first and America is not called to save anybody or to be a kingdom that lasts forever but God will reign from Israel he will sit upon the throne of David and he will reign from there for ever the scriptures clear yeah you can applaud about that because there's a reason why today there's such an anti -semitic and anti -israel rhetoric going around the world today because it's spiritual we're living in the last days and Satan I think is starting to tremble in his red underwear he's getting shook up he's getting a little terrified because he sees the opening throws of the last days and Israel's the key player Luke chapter 11 verse 2 a lot of introduction today so we may not even get to it Luke 11 verse 2 tells us so he Jesus said to them when you pray say our father in heaven how would be your name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven that prayer is actually a request for Christ to return it's not to establish some perfect governmental rain a political party or the election of a particular group [00:09:56]
of people it's Christ is coming and that's to be the attitude of the believer but listen in the revelation of God's will to all of mankind please write this down I don't want you to forget this there are three primary I listen three primary institutions created by God there are more but they all come out of the three they come out of this Trinity of truth in the Bible number one according to God's creation number one is marriage you got to write that down marriage you can sum it up by same home life the life at home marriage husband and wife mom and dad kids home life a community that leads us to that sense of community marriage number two God established government and that is righteousness and order for a society it is listen man did not invent government in fact by nature man is opposed to government man is more inclined to anarchy but God's grace intervenes and God implements governments among the nations you can't have a nation without government and government according to the Bible is God's second institution that he has created notice he created Mary marriage and he created government his marriage under attack his government under attack yep and then thirdly you can combine these two together it's the ecclesia or the church and Israel not the church or Israel it's the church and Israel summing it up this way all those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ how about that Jew and Gentile alike who come to faith in Yeshua as Messiah the Bible tells us that that is the third institution that God has created and if I could prevail upon you to introduce a fourth for argument's sake it would be this it would be the actual nation of Israel that is to be redeemed and that is the descendants of Abraham in the flesh God has made a covenant with them and he's established them and they are soon to return and coming to faith that is something that is precious but of course that falls under the Trinity of those three statements a moment ago so listen I I have some questions and I'm gonna say this sarcastically today I have some questions for you today and I'm gonna ask for participation okay should human beings be involved in what God calls government hmm that was a pretty confident yes I'm surprised but you've rightly answered because by me saying the word government you're okay with that but if I mentioned the word politics we get a little we get a little nauseous politics is the implementation listen of what someone views as government did you hear that it's subtle but it's poignant politics and to politic politicking [00:13:11]
And as you get more and more into this study, you're going to see how far our nation has come from its roots. And you need to know, people, and I'm going to be reminding you for the next few weeks, you live in a country that is unlike any other country on earth. With all of our problems, there's something different. And I'm going to show you what that something different is throughout this series. Romans chapter 12, the Bible says in verse 8, let him who leads do it with diligence. That is government, both in and out of the church. And so if government has been invented by God, and we know that it is, then listen everyone, is government good or is it bad? [00:26:54]
Listen, if government's been invented by God, and the Bible says so, is government good or bad? Good. It's good in its origin of creation by God. Correct? We all agree? But when it gets into the hands of man, what does man do with it? He ruins it most often. In fact, when leaders do not acknowledge God in their government, listen, 100 % probability that that government that is controlled by man becomes godless and tyrannical, and it will serve one or a few until it's a communistic system. [00:27:37]
Please notice what I did not say. I did not say faith or politics or God or government. There's an entire worldview out there that demands that you must pick one. Listen up, everybody. Don't do it. Did you hear what I just said? God or government? Which one is it? That's right, both. Oh, faith or politics? You've got to pick one. No, I don't. Don't let people frame you into a conversation. [00:28:58]
Because God has given government. I believe in God. I believe in what he's given. And you and I bringing about his plan on earth until he comes again. For us, is us influencing the leaders that are around us in life. And that is politics. Influence the leaders. We are commanded to do this. And that's what you see throughout your Old Testament. Also this. It's important. [00:30:19]
And even today when people who are godless are yelling, I demand justice, they have no idea that in their godlessness they are asking for God to manifest his balance, his fairness, his presence. And this is vitally important because we want to expose hypocrisy and come to that place of understanding. And so it would be good for us to ask this question, what is government? What is government? It's God created, it's established order, it's to punish evil, and it's to promote justice. [00:21:00]
It is to establish order, it is to punish evil, and promote justice. Isn't it funny, you and I live in such a woke culture where people don't want to hear about punishing evil. They think it's a bad thing to punish evil. I got in a lot of trouble this week, I'm told. I don't read, people tell me how big, how much trouble I'm in. I don't read social media, so I don't really know. And then people come up and say, boy, are you in trouble? You did a podcast on corporal punishment. What does the Bible say? Does the government have the authority to kill someone who committed murder? The Bible's crystal clear about this, and I just simply gave the Bible. And boy, that went down rough, I was told. Why? Because people don't want, they want justice their way, not the way God wants it. [00:21:31]
When somebody commits a horrible murder against somebody else, and if you don't have the God of the Bible presiding in your life, you do understand that there will never be any justice forever in your worldview without God. You say, how do they get away with that? No one's getting away with nothing. Well, they did it 30 years ago, and look at them, they're living in the palace. They're not living yet. Just wait until God gets done with them. See, we want it our way. We want it now. And God says, you just be quiet. That's not for you to do. It's for me to do. And when I get done doing it, I'm going to do it. And you're going to say, well, you did it better. Because he's a just God. Just be careful when we cry for justice. He just might bring it to you. [00:22:25]
If you knew, if we put the Ten Commandments in every classroom in America for just one year, you'd see a drop in the bizarre behavior of kids. Because the Holy Spirit, the kid would read, thou shalt not murder. And then God will speak to that kid's heart, put away your gun. Put away that hatred. Put away that evil. But isn't it interesting that the politics that prevails in America today says, you can't do that. Somebody might feel bad if they read the Ten Commandments. And so they remove it. That's politics messing with government, folks. And if we were to do anything as a nation, we need to get back to law and order. And the rule of law as given by God and how our founders so well understood. [00:24:23]
Listen, so to speak, on the streets. I could so prove my point. I told you I'm excited about this. Sorry, I'm yelling. I just love this kind of logic and reason. We should all get in a big, big bus and we should go downtown L .A., south central L .A. We should get out and walk the streets of the hood. And see how you feel. I remember flying with LAPD and we were flying over the Watts Towers. And there were quite a few vehicles of tourists that were down there. And how did we know? Because it was being reported to us. There's tourists at the Watts Tower. And they weren't, they weren't, let's put it this way. They were from Europe, speaking with an accent. And they were not black because in that community, they... gangs, it's intense. And I remember one of the officers saying, I hope those people know that they need to get out of there before the sun goes down. [00:25:28]
If I took you to such a place right now, and you experienced that sense of fear, you would want to have good governance to respond to such things that are dangerous, ungodly, and life -threatening. Are you hearing me? How do we fix this? God has ordained government to be used in the fear of the Lord. That is the awe of God. [00:26:26]
God is the author of government. Coming from Him, this is the reality. What is it? That every soul should be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God. Meaning, wherever you live, whatever country you live in, that government is under God's watchful eye, and for whatever reasons, God has allowed that government to exist, or survive, or flourish. In other words, God's in control. The sovereign God over all the nations belongs to Christ, belongs to God. [00:36:32]
Those are structured because they are given to us by God, and it's vitally important that we understand that. The Bible tells us, let every soul be subject to the governing authorities for there is no authority except from God, and it's God's announcement to us that in Proverbs 29, verse 2, it is his will. Listen, everybody. It is his will that not to deny leadership and to deny government. Nope. God says, you need to get involved in leadership. Here it is. Proverbs 29, verse 2, tells us this. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, the people groan. God didn't say, peace. [00:48:36]
And so the institutions of government have been created by God and for his purposes. And it's wise to remember that all earthly governments and the powers that are established are technically by God, his servants, and they're accountable to him. You say, well, Jack, I have a hard time with that because how do you take up a leader like Kim Jong -un, who's killing Christians wholesale? Listen, I don't know how to explain that except this. God has the ability to take him out and God hasn't taken him out yet. What does this mean? It means that God is going to deal with Kim Jong -un. I don't know how. It's not for me to know how. [00:49:40]
But when you and I see bad leadership in the world, you have to be careful not to get all up in arms about it, do what you can about it according to the word of God. But at the end of the day, you've got to leave those leaders in the hand of God. It doesn't mean you sit it out. If you can vote or get involved, by all means, God's giving you that freedom. But we don't know the full answer. In the end, we will. [00:50:21]
All the nations will be gathered before him and he, this is Jesus, will separate them from one another. Notice he's going to separate nations as a sheep or like a, or as a shepherd or like a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. Friends, in the second coming of Christ, he's going to judge actual nations when he returns. Matthew chapter 25, look at that carefully. And that word, by the way, subject, that we are to be subject, every soul, let every soul be subject. That word means this, to a place, to place or to rank under or in order, to be in the place to obey. We are subject by God's decree to obey, to be in subjection to or in submission to. So listen, according to God's word, we as citizens here in this state and in this nation, we are to be examples by submitting to the government. [00:51:21]
is that law is that rule God honoring so for example and I'm gonna get it a little bit ahead we have to end in a minute but the thing is this you say well I'm not gonna pay taxes because they're using it for terrible means okay listen we agree with you the moment watch the moment you pay your taxes it goes off and that money of yours that God gave you Caesar so to speak turns and says you got to pay taxes yes we do so we pay taxes there are some people will say I'm not gonna pay taxes you're gonna go to jail you know you're gonna go to jail for here and well I'm a martyr no you're dumb listen that's not that's not what you're doing are you ready for this what happens when we the believer pay taxes to an ungodly regime God takes what we gave and so to speak ties it around the leadership's neck that in the day of judgment they took our good and they ruined it and they will pay the price for it are you okay with that because that's how it works because if you say I'm not gonna pay taxes we're we're funding you know the the research for gay monkeys in Peru and I'm not into that which we probably are of course of course I'm not into that I think we should launch a campaign be nice to monkeys no I'm joking no of course we're not for that but you and I are not in the halls of power to change that if you want to change that run for office but in the meantime when you write that check and that ten cents goes to that's crazy thing know this you're not gonna be responsible for what they did with your tax dollars they are why they are the authority and they abused it boy I wish we just had all day to just go through this message it's so real quick on this Matthew chapter 25 verse 31 and 32 tells us that when the son of man comes in his glory with all his holy angels with him then he will sit on the throne of his glory and all the nations will be gathered before him and he will separate them from one another as a shepherd divides his sheep from his goats we read that a moment ago here's the criteria for that when you read all of Matthew 25 I wonder if you remember what is the criteria for nations at the second coming of Christ for them to enter into the millennial age on earth with Christ as king or they are cast away into hell do you know what the criteria is this is gonna be this is so awesome it's so relevant that it'll freak you out when you read Matthew 25 God will judge the nations of the world based on how they treated he said my brethren the Jews isn't that amazing see well what say what yeah yeah yeah listen what are we hearing all around the world attack Israel is [00:52:58]
If we don't change our direction and our ways and repent, God has already said in the Bible, there's a day coming when the criteria I will judge the nations by will be. How did you treat Israel, my brethren? And based on their judgment, those nations will either be destroyed at the second coming or they will be allowed to live into the millennial age when Christ returns in the great second coming. The reality of divine government is remarkable and awesome. We're going to pick this up next time. I'm so sorry. We've got so much. [00:56:41]
According to my Bible, you can't separate the two. Oh, but they're so controversial. Of course they are. That's why they're fun to talk about. Listen, we can be guilty of so trying to keep the peace that we never get to the truth. And right now in our climate, I find it interesting that people who do not want to think about God get very angry when you do. And I always thought that was kind of funny. Why would you care about what I'm thinking about? [00:58:34]
But have you noticed that whatever they think about when it comes to religion or politics, it's not only okay, you must think the way they do. You know why that's the way it's always been? Is because people who are not secured and anchored are suckers for intimidation tactics. if you don't know if you what you believe in for sure you'll be you'll be led astray and so some of you have seen this but it goes in with what we're talking about if we have the right clip and that is that if I would have done something different if I would have said you know let's bow our heads to whatever God or goddess that you want and let's pray to whatever thing you feel is right and good on your sweet little heart and we'll just have this wonderful hug of hug a fast thing and then we'll end it by saying a man or a woman [00:59:23]
because you know in our Congress one leader did say and and so we pray a woman because this poor buffoon didn't know that a man is a Hebrew word and and then I'm the one that gets criticized for being what's the word ill -equipped because I happen to know that that the word amen in Hebrew means let this be true or it is true I didn't know that a woman is someone that is opposite than a man I thought it was how they thought they thought it was how you're supposed to end a prayer and I'd never heard of such a thing before so I do we have it the clip okay then we'll pray [01:00:46]
this is my full of this is my full of hate face so the Lord is on his throne he governs as Ben Franklin said in the affairs of men but until Christ comes again we are to be conducting ourselves in a righteous way we are to be submissive to government as that government abides by the love of fellow man, law and order. But when that government becomes tyrannical, then the scripture says, whether it is right in your eyes to obey God or man, you be the judge. But the apostles said, as for us, we must obey God. [01:03:01]
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