Some people see the government as a necessary evil. Government prevents anarchy, but it’s best to keep government as small as possible. Others believe that government is the best hope of social change. It needs money, power, and opportunity to make society better. Chances are you fall somewhere between these two positions. But have you ever wondered what God thinks about government? The Bible has some important truths to teach us about our responsibility to our government, no matter what our politics are.

7. Acts 5:29 (NLT)
But Peter and the apostles replied, “We
must obey God rather than any human
authority.

11. Jude 1:22-23 (NLT)
And you must show mercy to those whose
faith is wavering. 23 Rescue others by
snatching them from the flames of
judgment. Show mercy to still others, but
do so with great caution, hating the sins
that contaminate their lives.

12. Jude 1:22 (KJV)
And of some have compassion, making a
difference:

13. Luke 9:54-56 (NASB)
When His disciples James and John saw
this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to
command fire to come down from
heaven and consume them?”

14. Luke 9:54-56 (NASB)
55 But He turned and rebuked them,
[and said, “You do not know what kind of
spirit you are of; 56 for the Son of Man
did not come to destroy men’s lives, but
to save them.”

15. Romans 2:4 (NLT)
Don’t you see how wonderfully kind,
tolerant, and patient God is with you?
Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t
you see that his kindness is intended to
turn you from your sin?

21. Colossians 3:1-2 (NLT)
Since you have been raised to new life
with Christ, set your sights on the realities
of heaven, where Christ sits in the place
of honor at God’s right hand. 2 Think
about the things of heaven, not the things
of earth.

22. The Good News
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Our Problem is Sin
Our Solution is Jesus
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23. Romans 10:9-10
If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord
and believe in your heart that God raised
him from the dead, you will be saved. For
it is by believing in your heart that you are
made right with God, and it is by openly
declaring your faith that you are saved.

24. Romans 3:22
We are made right with God by placing
our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true
for everyone who believes, no matter
who we are.