The Kingdom of God Versus the Government of Man Here is something that I want to share with you: Are you aware that ninety percent of the national and international problems facing our world today are the result of either government or religion? Keep in mind, this includes global hunger, health epidemics, wars, terrorism, racial and ethnic conflicts, segregation, nuclear tension and economic uncertainty. Focus Point: Now the need for government and order is inherent in the spirit and is a manifestation of a divine mandate given to mankind by the Creator God. Remember, man was created to be a governor and ruler, and therefore, it is his nature to seek some authority mechanism that would bring order to his private and social world. Constitutional Scripture: Genesis 1:28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” Focus Point: Keep in mind, that mans need for some formal government structure is an outgrowth of his need for social order and relationship management. This need begins in the smallest prototype of society, the family, and extends all the way to the manifestation of national expressions of constitutional order. Keep in mind, that the mandate of the Creator God for mankind was rulership and dominion, not another religion to be added to the many religions that already exist. Therefore, the first command given to man by the Creator was to establish a government on the earth to destroy chaos and to maintain order. Focus Point: Government is Gods solution to disorder. Focus Point: Remember this one thing: Some governments are better than others, but all are inferior to Gods government--the Kingdom of Heaven. Question 1: Ninety percent of all national and international problems that is facing our world today are the result of either government or religion Have you seen this to be true in this world, from your observation? Take a minute to think through current events and see if 90 percent is attributed to the government or religion. Constitutional Scripture: Romans 8:18-21 Paul stated: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19) For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20) For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21) because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Question 2: Have you ever known anyone who did not respond to order and government at all? Do you believe that government and order is inherent in the human spirit? If this is true, who do you think we sometimes rebel against? Question 3: How does the need for social order manifest itself in your life? Do you find your relationships are comfortably managed for the most part or do you see them as being more chaotic and unpredictable? Question 4: Where do you think national pride or patriotism come from in terms of mans need for government and social order? Does this explain why we can have patriotism despite the failings of our government? Why or why not? Question 5: Do you think your dominion or rulership is an option? How would you answer those who say some are followers and some are leaders? Please note: It is the theocratic order of a King over kings as partners in governing!
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:43:58 +0000
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