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Tag Archives: government
God Governing the Nations
Proverbs 14:34; Psalm 22:28—Job 12:23; Jeremiah 18:7,8 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. For the kingdom is the LORD’s: and he is the governor among the nations—He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth them: he … Continue reading
Posted in Attributes of God, Jesus Christ
Tagged God, government, judgments, nations, politics, righteousness, sin
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A Tale of Taxes & Timing, Prophecy & Providence
Luke 2:1-7 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all … Continue reading
Posted in Providence
Tagged birth of Christ, God, government, prophecy, Providence, taxes, timing
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Evil Speaking of Powers That Be
Acts 23:5 (Exodus 22:28); Ephesians 4:31; 1 Timothy 2:1-3; Romans 13:1,2 It is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away … Continue reading
Posted in Sin & Unbelief
Tagged duty, evil speaking, government, leaders, magistrates, politics, prayer, speech, submission
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The Discernment of the Men of Issachar
1 Chronicles 12:12,13, 32 At that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a great host, like the host of God…[and they] came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul … Continue reading
Posted in Christians & Politics
Tagged discernment, government, Issachar, judgment, politics, timing, wisdom
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Elijah & Obadiah
1 Kings 18:5,7-16 And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts…And … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Characters
Tagged discipline, Elijah, God's judgments, government, grace, Obadiah
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The Goodness of Our Heavenly Father
John 20:17—John 16:27; Matthew 7:11 Go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God…For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have … Continue reading
Posted in Attributes of God, Jesus Christ
Tagged comfort, Father, Fatherhood, God, goodness, government, love
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Tax Time
Luke 21:25; Daniel 11:20; Matthew 22:17 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity… Then shall stand up in his estate a raiser … Continue reading
Posted in Doctrine & Practice
Tagged Christian duty, custom, government, taxes, tribute
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Praying for Government Officials; A Duty for Our Own Benefit
1 Timothy 2:1,2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged duty, government, peace, prayer
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Why Government Leaders Need Our Prayers
1 Timothy 2:1-4 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer, Trials, Temptations & Afflictions
Tagged authority, government, kings, prayer, temptations
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Two Swords
Luke 22:35-38: John 18:1-6, 10, 11 And [Jesus] said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Spirit
Tagged government, Holy Spirit, spiritual power, sword of the Spirit, swords, temporal power
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