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Introduction
Tonight is not about being Republican or Democrat or Independent or Socialist etc.
I will not promote any party tonight or bash any party tonight and I ask for you all to do the same tonight.
Tonight is not about political debates, but about our relationship with Christ and how we interact with an institute He allows to exist.
How do we navigate politics in a way to honor God is the heart of tonight’s lesson.
What Does Scripture Say About Government
The first passage we will look a tonight and primarily focus on is Romans 13:1-7
There is a lot to break down here, and we will use other scriptures to help us do so.
As we are discussing this let us remember this passage was wrote during the reign of Nero.
This guy had his mother killed (took two attempts).
He divorced his first wife after he had an affair.
Than had her banished and then later had her murdered.
This was the norm of Roman politics
Every person in a position of authority has been put there by God.
Both parities have their power because God has allowed it.
God allows government officials to be where there are, but many chose to use the power wrongly instead of godly.
These leaders could have had powerful legacies but their sinfulness tainted the legacies they could have had.
Do we have a right to resist a bad government official?
Yes and no.
Only time we have the right to disobey government is when the law goes contrary to God’s word.
Acts 5:29 says:
When do we have the right to disobey the government?
When they go contrary to God’s law
In many countries it is illegal to evangelize.
Do the people have to obey the government in these cases?
No, they are to continue to evangelize.
Now if the government bans bacon, do I have a right to eat bacon?
Government should be something the good should not have to fear, but is it always so? Nope.
In these cases does that give Christians full out right to rebel.
Nope.
We still have to respect the government and follow it in areas that don’t deny our faith.
Nero was not a good guy, but Paul was writing this letter to Romans.
Paul encouraged peace.
Another passage that we can look at that backs this up is Mark 12:17.
Caesar Augustus was emperor early in Jesus’ life and he declared himself a god.
Tiberius would have been emperor later in Jesus’ life.
He was known for starting projects and not finishing.
Also known for enjoying making people suffer.
So even though these guys were immoral and not good managers their was still a responsibility to do what you could to live out peace with the government.
Who is responsible for pouring out judgment?
God
Who’s actions are we held accountable for?
Ours
God will judge government leaders who do wrong.
We won’t be held responsible for their bad choices.
We will be held responsible how we mishandle what God gives us.
We are to respect government as much as possible.
And do what Romans 12:18 commands us.
We do have a right to speak up against ungodly policies and laws.
We are to do it peacefully and respectfully.
We never have the right to be disrespectful and bash people, no matter how much we disagree.
We can protest, petition write letters, educate, etc. Titus 3 gives us further proof of this
We respect government not because of who they are but because of who God is.
When we act in a respectable manner we help quiet the foolishness of others.
We give them less reason to criticize us and we help to some extent to deescalate a situation.
1 Peter 2:13-17 says:
Character always speaks louder than words.
Also remember you ain’t got to give an opinion on everything.
Then lastly we always have a responsibility to pray for our government officials.
1 Timothy 2:1-3 says:
It says for all.
Not just the ones we like or respect.
Look at the other stuff.
Supplication: pray on their behalf.
Intercession: ask for God to show them mercy.
Thanksgiving: give thanks for them.
Is this easy stuff.
Nope.
It makes us put our pride to the side.
Do I always want to do these things?
Nope.
But if I want to be all God wants me to be I got to learn how to.
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