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I can’t be anything but honest with this, Father. Yes, I agree that Christians should obey the
law. I’m not a lawbreaker. But I struggle
mightily to get my heart to accept some of the rest, and I’ve found myself
this morning wondering about interpretation of it.
“All of you must yield to the government rulers.” Would this in any way mean the vast
government bureaucracy that’s developed to carry out the laws of the land? That is do-able, for they are people like me
just doing their jobs. I also notice
that You said “yield” and not “surrender”.
“No one rules unless God has given him the power to rule.” Did You really desire THIS for us, Father?
Or did You allow this because
of great apostasy in our land?
“Rulers are working for
God.” I remember that Paul was writing to Italians under Roman rule, and they were some of the founders of the principles we follow today. But does this still apply even
today?
My commentary said, “Because the heart of man is sinful, God
established government. But laws cannot change the heart; man’s heart is
still selfish and can be changed
only by the grace of God.” It sure seems
that once our noblest citizens were elected
as our chosen leaders. Now I don’t know
what to think, Father. Perhaps that selfishness
in the human heart has risen to such new heights that they only elect those who
they believe will fulfill their
selfish desires.
“Show respect and
honor to them all.” I know that all means all, Father. Even the ones that show no honor or respect to those they govern. Your Word is timeless and it is meant to help
every citizen throughout the ages. Help
me to understand. I hate myself for
feeling so opposed to any part of
Your Word. Show me how You reconcile this, Father. I know that Your thoughts are much higher than mine, and Your ways
are far past my own understanding. I’d
just appreciate a little light on this subject this morning, Father.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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