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As per our example of Jesus, a genuine Godly authority ("kings or rulers") cannot do anything but that which the Father has declared. Light, or darkness; to which authority of the two have you voluntarily aligned your free will choice?
This is not about some "overthrow;" rather, this is about not touching the unclean thing, about coming out and being separate. This is, in essence, part of the sanctification process.
An "institution" of itself is an invention of men - a dead thing. Whereas my Master/Authority is alive. The only Lawful "institution" is God himself. Godly leaders are bound solely by the "institution" of God himself.
The verse I quoted above (Psa. 2) clearly tells us "the kings of the earth set themselves".
"Human rights" is of the world - another dead invention of unsaved men. You won't find it in scripture. The only "right" found in scripture is the believer's right to the tree of life. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. (rev. 22:14)
Countenancing the world's "human rights" is countenancing Caesar, the usurper. His is a worldly protection racket based in vain deceit.
Because you cannot see the other option, you default to the worldly position. You are not alone; the majority has done likewise and is in a severe hurt locker as a result.
Leaders (Godly and ungodly) do sin. Paul says to pray for Godly leaders that they not fail their Godly responsibilities.
Compromising with temporal powers can never lead to redemption. For example, God's Law is not based on a popular vote. It never has been and never can be. Bondmen of Christ cannot vote because that would be violence or force. We are not into using force; you cannot force the Kingdom of God, you cannot force people to love, you cannot force your love on others, you cannot force people to be free, because that requires violence to enforce it. And "the weapons of our warfare are not carnal" (2 Corinthians 10:4).
In the Old Testament, the people "voted" to kill Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 14:10). Right after they voted, God said, "...How long will this people provoke me? ...I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them," (Numbers 14:11-12), but Moses asked for mercy and God pardoned their evil ways. In the New Testament, during the trial of Christ Jesus, Pontius Pilate let the people "vote" between Barabbas and Jesus as to who they wanted set free (Matthew 27:17). The Pharisees whispered lies in the people's ears so they would vote the way they wanted them to vote. And that's the same thing that's going on today with voting; it's all manipulated by those who have the power to sway people. This "voting privilege" crucified our Lord!
Another example is in 1 Samuel 8. God's people were ruled directly by God at this time, but the people "voted" to be ruled by a human king instead of God, just like the heathen nations (1 Samuel 8:4-5,20). Right after they "voted", "the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them" (1 Samuel 8:7). Israel was now a democracy, and their voting privilege kicked God out of their country.
(I won't document the occult origin of the term "rule of law," as it would detract from the OP.)
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When one denies the power given to Jesus, one renders, by default, to the pretender known as Satan. Demonic forces. These ppl have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof; from such turn away (2 Tim. 3).This level of hate is demonic. Its beyond normal human emotion and reasoning.
That's a non sequitur. There's only one Lawful authority. Either the government to which you have submitted is built on God's order, or it is built on the enemy's. Simple.Once again, I am not talking about the kings or rules themselves.
As per our example of Jesus, a genuine Godly authority ("kings or rulers") cannot do anything but that which the Father has declared. Light, or darkness; to which authority of the two have you voluntarily aligned your free will choice?
"The institution" IS its people. A Godly ruler cannot but obey the dictates of his Master, again as per Jesus' example.The authority of the institution itself rather than the individual king or ruler.
Your question was already answered in post #110 above. That you would ask it again it indicates that you are not yet familiar with what is commanded by a Godly authority of a true Christian. This is where we must concentrate our efforts - to learn of him, to learn the way of the Master we would claim to love and follow.Otherwise are you advocating that Christians rise up and overthrow the government with force?
This is not about some "overthrow;" rather, this is about not touching the unclean thing, about coming out and being separate. This is, in essence, part of the sanctification process.
You are assuming a dichotomy that does not exist. Make your calling and election sure (2 Peter 1:10).Once again, we are not talking about the individuals. The individuals represent the institutions.
An "institution" of itself is an invention of men - a dead thing. Whereas my Master/Authority is alive. The only Lawful "institution" is God himself. Godly leaders are bound solely by the "institution" of God himself.
Again, those "institutions" are inventions of men and have nothing in common with Godly authority. To which of the two are you rendering? Pilate himself said he didn't know what truth is! (John 18:38)What is it that the kings or rulers are doing? They are applying the institutions like law and order or human rights.
The verse I quoted above (Psa. 2) clearly tells us "the kings of the earth set themselves".
"Human rights" is of the world - another dead invention of unsaved men. You won't find it in scripture. The only "right" found in scripture is the believer's right to the tree of life. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. (rev. 22:14)
Countenancing the world's "human rights" is countenancing Caesar, the usurper. His is a worldly protection racket based in vain deceit.
Because you cannot see the other option, you default to the worldly position. You are not alone; the majority has done likewise and is in a severe hurt locker as a result.
Leaders (Godly and ungodly) do sin. Paul says to pray for Godly leaders that they not fail their Godly responsibilities.
The "replacement" is rather The Original that has been here from the beginning. Jesus Christ the same, yesterday, today and forever (Heb. 13:8).What replacement would be used if there was no Rule of Law?
Compromising with temporal powers can never lead to redemption. For example, God's Law is not based on a popular vote. It never has been and never can be. Bondmen of Christ cannot vote because that would be violence or force. We are not into using force; you cannot force the Kingdom of God, you cannot force people to love, you cannot force your love on others, you cannot force people to be free, because that requires violence to enforce it. And "the weapons of our warfare are not carnal" (2 Corinthians 10:4).
In the Old Testament, the people "voted" to kill Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 14:10). Right after they voted, God said, "...How long will this people provoke me? ...I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them," (Numbers 14:11-12), but Moses asked for mercy and God pardoned their evil ways. In the New Testament, during the trial of Christ Jesus, Pontius Pilate let the people "vote" between Barabbas and Jesus as to who they wanted set free (Matthew 27:17). The Pharisees whispered lies in the people's ears so they would vote the way they wanted them to vote. And that's the same thing that's going on today with voting; it's all manipulated by those who have the power to sway people. This "voting privilege" crucified our Lord!
Another example is in 1 Samuel 8. God's people were ruled directly by God at this time, but the people "voted" to be ruled by a human king instead of God, just like the heathen nations (1 Samuel 8:4-5,20). Right after they "voted", "the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them" (1 Samuel 8:7). Israel was now a democracy, and their voting privilege kicked God out of their country.
It can't be anything but evil (while even a broken clock is right twice a day). It is evil because it knows not the truth. Again, Pilate himself asked, "What is truth?"How can Rule of Law be evil when it actually upholds the truth and justice?
(I won't document the occult origin of the term "rule of law," as it would detract from the OP.)
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