I think you might find of interest Proverbs29:2; Proverbs 29:12
There is says people mourn when the wicked rule and when a ruler pays attention to lies his servants are wicked.
It is righteousness that exalts a nation.... according to Proverbs 14:34.
There would have been No need for Adam and...
I believe that we have to put this question in context.....why do we have human governments in the first place?
Other nations had kings...but so did Israel....he just wasn’t visible, but he had given them ample visible proof of his oversight and guidance. His human appointees were given...
My thoughts also, and how does one bring about ' family planning ' for example in Africa.
I see commercials for what used to the be Christian's child fund, but I have yet to see any child who was helped even 30 years ago appear on the commercial.
To me, God had 'family planning' in mind when He...
Ya, and I've been doing a lot of groaning over the last two years, especially with President Pants-On-Fire "running the country" as he recently bragged about. :(
Yes... I think things have gone too far.
1) As you mentioned, Congress does not act like one. When and who actually gave us a balanced budget and for how long will Congress continue pork spending
2) Executive orders are, IMV, a distorted loophole to Congress.
3) Supreme court, in some cases...
Hello and welcome to RF...there are many agnostics here.
By "evidence" I suppose you mean something tangible? What would you require as evidence then?
Speaking for myself, I have no glaring contradictions to deal with and no pie in the sky beliefs to entertain. I just see the Bible as a...
I find the modern definition of theocracy is different from the biblical definition:
* Today theocracy basically means clergy rule, or rule by clergy class.
* Whereas biblical theocracy is the one of Daniel 2:44 with Jesus being king or ruler of God's kingdom government.
God's kingdom (Not...
Monarchs of human nations rule over people, and as per Proverbs29:2 says when the wicked rule, people mourn.
See also Proverbs 29:12 and 2 Chronicles 7:14.
We now live in a time when there are two ruling at the same time, parallel rule between to governing bodies:
(1) Men's rule and (2) God's...
And thank you again for your response.
According to Romans 6:23 the total price tag for crimes (sin) is: death. There is No mention of any post-mortem penalties after death - Romans 6:7
If a person is freed or acquitted of a crime can they be tired and punished again for it ?_____ Or would that...
First, in Scripture we read of angelic creation being created before human creation. Not all angels were unfaithful, the majority remained faithful.
Since there was only two of human creation on earth, and both remained unfaithful, then the issue of faithfulness started here on earth.
Adam was...
Proverbs29:2 "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."
Matthew 7:29 "For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes."
Matthew 21:23 "And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the...
Use to know someone who called me that... made me laugh when I saw it... haha
But that last quote implies the opposite... that is: that it is God's will. Also, what of Isaiah 45 (i think) he creates evil... also he makes the blind blind etc
And if it is not God's will, how do you think he gets...
Hi Robbo :D (thats how an aussie would say it)
Yes, i agree, the world is in the hands of the governments and thats a huge problem.
The words of Proverbs29:2 ring very true:
When the righteous are many, the people rejoice,
But when the wicked one rules, the people groan
But lets face...
Roots of Revelation
Now we come to the roots of Christs Revelations, in which we have many that are hoping that God is going to take the church out; from this they have now gladly substituted a new name Rapture, this means that they will not have to face Gods Tribulations. They forgot...
The Lord is close to those who call upon Him,
The baptism of the earth and the other earth change mentioned in Psalms.
Psalms 145:18
"The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth."
Psalms 46:1
"God is a refuge and strength, a very present help in...
Government Cannot Serve all Gods
I have heard many of our government leaders say, which they are a true believer when it comes to their Christian faith. But when it comes to the duties of their held office, they gladly separate the two. Im afraid that they are separating something else...