The Bible and Elected Officials

Dagwood · #1 06-15-2011, 11:53 PM

I've posted a few threads with articles regarding certain elected officials. Some responses may be one of support while another may be one of disagreement. As I've said, it's not the person I dislike. It's their policies. So, I decided to do a keyword search on biblegateway.com and found this:

Romans 13:1-3...
1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.

I'm certainly not above having things put into perspective, which it was nice to be reminded of God's place in politics. Again, while I may not agree with the policies of an elected official, God ultimately has His hand in everything, even in politics (as much as the political system tries to edge Him out completely). So, I suppose I (as well as the rest of us should do) will keep on praying for God's direction and will for the people. Just my thoughts...

houston · #2 06-16-2011, 01:01 AM

I removed myself from the political process. I live across from a fed building ...and because of that, I'm afraid to vocally pray for our leaders.

Dagwood · #3 06-16-2011, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houston

I removed myself from the political process. I live across from a fed building ...and because of that, I'm afraid to vocally pray for our leaders.

Oh, come on, H! Can't forget they're just regular people like you and me. Sure, they put on airs all day long, acting like they're better than the very people they're supposed to represent. They still need to be covered in prayer, especially since the decisions they make have such a great impact on everyday life for we the people. I know, I know. Politics makes me want to gag so many times, too. But, still, they need our prayers...

Adam · #4 06-16-2011, 10:49 AM

If politicians overrun us with govt corruption and taxes, then they don't get our prayers, but they get instead the barrel of a gun. That's what the 2nd amendment is for. "Occasionally the tree of Liberty must be watered with the blood of Patriots and Tyrants." — Thomas Jefferson

kingdomapostle · #5 06-16-2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

If politicians overrun us with govt corruption and taxes, then they don't get our prayers, but they get instead the barrel of a gun. That's what the 2nd amendment is for. "Occasionally the tree of Liberty must be watered with the blood of Patriots and Tyrants." — Thomas Jefferson

Lord cover President Obama and his family and staff in your precious blood. The devil IS a liar.

acerrak · #6 06-16-2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomapostle

Lord cover President Obama and his family and staff in your precious blood. The devil IS a liar.

best way to get political reform is to have God get a hold of them and baptize them With His Spirit!!

Dagwood · #7 06-16-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acerrak

best way to get political reform is to have God get a hold of them and baptize them With His Spirit!!

...and, hopefully, the veil of deception would be removed as a result.

Adam · #8 06-16-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomapostle

Lord cover President Obama and his family and staff in your precious blood. The devil IS a liar.

This is the political subforum, not the prayer room.

kingdomapostle · #9 06-16-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

This is the political subforum, not the prayer room.

You are rude and obviously troubled. However I can pray WHEREVER I want and you and your little comments won't stop me.
Thanks and do have a great day!

Adam · #10 06-16-2011, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomapostle

You are rude and obviously troubled. However I can pray WHEREVER I want and you and your little comments won't stop me.
Thanks and do have a great day!

Well, ninny ninny boo boo. Do you have a political position or opinion you wish to share? Or do you wish to continue calling me rude. You obviously are in the wrong area.