THE GOVERNMENT THAT GOVERNS GOD'S PEOPLE (CITIZENS)

YOUR SOURCE FOR GOVERNMENT

“[God’s] …Holy Spirit …is the SOURCE [of it ALL]…” (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

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For God’s people the GOVERNING AUTHORITY is the LIVING WORD of God, the Holy Spirit, who is designated as KING of kings, LORD of lords, and PRESIDENT of presidents. “… His name (Jesus Christ) is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “… Jesus (the WORD of GOD) …came and SPAKE, unto them saying, “All POWER is given unto me IN heaven and earth…” (Matthew 28:18 KJV). “...Jesus Christ (the LIVING WORD of God), who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the RULER of the kings of the earth...” (Revelation 1:5 NIV). “...the Lamb (Jesus, the LIVING WORD) will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings... (Revelations 17:14 NIV).

“...On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: king of kings and lord of lords...” (Revelation 19:16 NIV). “...In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus (the LIVING WORD of God), who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep this command (governing authority) without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen...” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV). “...May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him...” (Psalms 72:11 NIV). “...Give thanks to the Lord of lords...” (Psalms 136:3 NIV). “...Thank God! He deserves your thanks. His love never quits. Thank the God of all gods, His love never quits. Thank the Lord of all lords. His love never quits...” (Psalms 136:1-3 MSG).

Further, the bible tells his people the ultimate responsibility of government is upon HIS shoulders, which means the authority of CONDUCT, for the citizens of heaven, is established by God, and God alone.“...God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords ... To him be honor and might forever. Amen...” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV). “...For to us a child is born, to us a son (God’s LIVING WORD) is given,  and the government will be on his shoulders And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace...” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV).

From the beginning of creation, God established, made, or administered “governing authorities” that were meant to GOVERN the actions of behavior established by God’s HOLY LAWS (HIS WORD). “…In the beginning was the Word (established authority), and the Word (established authority) was with God (the holy spirit), and the Word (established authority) was God (the holy spirit). He (Jesus, his LIVING Word and established authority) was in the beginning with God (the Holy Spirit). All things came into being through [the established authority], and apart from [the established authority] nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB)

God was ALWAYS and STILL IS the governing RULE over “HIS” people, the citizens of heaven. God’s people, the citizens of heaven, are part of HIS KINGDOM and the “governing authorities” are HIS WORD. “...He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness, His ruling authority (his WORD) will grow, and there’ll be no limits to the wholeness he brings. He’ll rule from the historic David throne over that promised kingdom. He’ll put that kingdom on a firm footing and keep it going With fair dealing and right living, beginning now and lasting always. The zeal of God-of-the-Angel-Armies will do all this...” (Isaiah 9:6 MSG).

The Kingdom of God is RULED by God, the Holy Spirit, whose POWER is NOT limited by human laws or restrictions made by mankind or those chosen and put into positions of authority through an election by the populace. “...his kingdom ruleth over all...” (Psalms 103:19 KJV).  “...[Jesus] went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing (revealing) the glad tidings (good news) of the kingdom of God...” (Luke 8:1 KJV).

Jesus, God’s LIVING WORD and “governing authority”, established and announced the Kingdom of God had come to earth. “...the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing...” (Luke 9:11 KJV). “...And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed...” (Mark 6:56 KJV). “...Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there...” (Matthew 19:2 KJV). “...the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all...” (Luke 6:19 KJV).

“... The word of God spread....” (Acts 6:7 NIV). “... the word of God continued to spread and flourish...” (Acts 12:24 NIV). “... So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed...” (Act 12:20 KJV). “...God’s word [was un]chained...” (1 Timothy 2:9 NIV). “... the word of God [was un]bound...” (1 Timothy 2:9 KJV).

Most people, including God’s people, have come to believe that “governing authorities” are merely human beings who are part of political parties, or organization, or other entities who have been PUT into man-made POSITIONS of authority to govern temporarily.

God, the “governing authority” told King Nebuchadnezzar, the mere man - who was PUT into a temporary POSITION of authority- THIS:“…Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be that then your prosperity will continue…” (Daniels 4 NLT).

Nebuchadnezzar DIDN’T listen. .“...God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords ... To him be honor and might forever. Amen...” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV).:

SO “...This is what is decreed (by God’s Word & governing authority) for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you. …” (Daniel 4 NLT).

 “… Immediately what had been said (through God’s Word & governing authority) about Nebuchadnezzar was fulfilled…” (Daniel 4 NLT).

God’s people know the devil ONLY comes to STEAL, kill, and destroy, so it’s no surprise that he has STOLEN the concept of “governing authorities” and reduced it to MERE flesh. “…The thief cometh not, but to STEAL, and to KILL, and to DESTROY…” (John 10:10 KJV). “… ONE sinner (the devil) destroy[ed]… MUCH GOOD…” (Ecclesiastes 9:18 NASB).

Because Apostle Paul in Romans 13 tells God’s people that “governing authorities” were God’s idea and established by HIM. However, they, like everybody else, SEE the “governing authority” as a MERE human being and NOT God, the Holy Spirit’s, WORD.

“...Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).

“…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “… I AM HOLY…” (1 Peter 1:14-16 KJV). God is the Holy Spirit. He told HIS people: “…ye shall be holy unto me: for I the Lord am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine. …” (Leviticus 20:26 KJV).

“...Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).

“...there is no authority except that which God has established...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).

“...The authorities that exist have been established by God...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).

Jesus had another name. “… His name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “…THE WORDS ... they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV), “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “....the Word (established authority) was God (the holy spirit)… (John 1:1-4 NASB).

Jesus had another name. “… His name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “....the Word  was God… (John 1:1-4 NASB). Jesus, the Word said: “… I and my Father are ONE (Jesus and God’s were the SAME)…” (John 10:30 KJV). Jesus also said: “…All authority has been given to [HIM, God’s WORD) in heaven and on earth … [therefore,] the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth [submit to HIS WORD (the governing authority) too] …” (Matthew 28:18 NASB & Daniel 4 NLT).

From the beginning God GAVE mankind his “governing authority” to assist in GOVERNING righteous and holy behavior. The “governing authority” was NOT a human being, but it was God’s HOLY STANDARDS for mankind’s CONDUCT upon earth.

The WORD of GOD was the “governing authority.” God, the Holy Spirit GAVE the first LAW ever! “…of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: BUT of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil THOU SHALT NOT EAT OF IT …[or] … thou shalt surely die…” (Genesis 2:16-17 KJV).

God’ standard of holy and righteous behavior was NOT to eat of the” tree of the knowledge of good and evil.” They were to SUBMIT, by choice, to the “governing authority,” because God had established the holy law and it existed because HE had established it! “...All things (governing authorities) came into being through [God, the Holy Spirit’s, established authority], and apart from [the established authority] nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).

The Hebrew Boys were perfect examples of submitting to the “governing authority,” which is God’s WORD and NOT to those who were merely PUT into temporary POSITIONS of authority

God’s WORD, the “governing authority” in the LIVES of the Hebrew Boys SAID THIS:  “...Thou shalt have no other gods before me...” (Exodus 20:1-4 KJV). “...Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth...” (Exodus 20:1-4 KJV).

The MERE human who was PUT in a temporary POSITION of authority REQUIRED THIS of the Hebrew Boys: “...Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?...” (Daniel 3:13-19 KJV).

The Hebrew Boys’ conduct was GOVERNED by the “governing authority” of God’s HOLY LAWS (his WORD) and answered: “...Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up...” (Daniel 3:13-19 KJV). 

IN ANOTHER SCRIPTURE: “...We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God [and his Word (his governing authority)]... rather than human beings! The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross...” (Acts 5:28-30 NIV). “...Peter and the apostles answered, “It’s necessary to obey God rather than men. The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus, the One you killed by hanging him on a cross. God set him on high at his side, Prince and Savior, to give Israel the gift of a changed life and sins forgiven. And we are witnesses to these things. The Holy Spirit, whom God gives to those who obey him, corroborates every detail...” (Acts 5:30-32 MSG).

Therefore, “...Let everyone (of God’s people) be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God...” (Romans 13:1 NIV).

“…[ALL] power belongs to God (not humans)…” (Psalms 62:11 NASB).

“...Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves...” (Romans 13:2 NIV). According to bible scholars there are over 600+ laws of God in the Old Testament, which include the ten commandments and the Mosiac laws.

“...Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar (the mere man who was PUT in a temporary POSITION of authority as a king)...[let]...it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up...” (Daniel 3:13-19 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit, instituted laws that instructed his people on HOW to GOVERN themselves in life and worship. God told them: “…“IF” you refuse to LISTEN to the Lord your God and do not obey all the commands and decrees (governing authorities), …all these curses will come and overwhelm you:…” (Deuteronomy 28 NLT). Most of God’s people DIDN’T listen.

“…My people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). “…The people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).

“… Again and again he rescued them, but they chose to rebel against him, and they were finally destroyed by their sin…” (Psalms 106:42-48 NLT).

 “... Now the deeds of the flesh, [IF practiced by God’s people, will be]... evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality,  idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn [my people], just as I have forewarned [my people “before], that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God...” (Galatians 5:19-21 NASB).

“... Everyone (no exceptions) who practices sin ...[on any level]... also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness ...” (1 John 3:7-10 NASB).

“... REPENT AND RETURN, “SO” that your sins may be wiped away…” (Acts 3:19 NASB). “ ... Return ... to the Lord ... [your] ... God... [AND HE] ... will heal [your] ... apostasy ....” (Hosea 14:1-4 NLT). “…EXCEPT YE REPENT, ye shall all likewise PERISH…” (Luke 13:3 KJV).

“...Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves...” (Romans 13:2 NIV).  

.“...God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords ... To him be honor and might forever. Amen...” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV).

“...For RULERS (established governing authorities) hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended...” (Romans 13:3 NIV).

“… REPENT and TURN TO God (THE ONE IN AUTHORITY) …” (Acts 26: 20 NASB).  “….IF YE BELIEVE NOT THAT I AM HE, YE SHALL DIE IN YOUR SINS…” (John 8:24 KJV). “…HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT IS CONDEMNED ALREADY, because HE HATH NOT BELIEVED in the name of the only begotten Son of God. …” (John 3:18-20 KJV). “…REPENT ye therefore, and BE CONVERTED, that your sins may be blotted out…” (Acts 3:19 KJV). “…Whosoever believeth in him SHOULD NOT PERISH, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).  “...[The]... rulers (God’s Word, the established governing authorities) hold no terror for those who do right,...” (Romans 13:3 NIV).

“...I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear...” (Luke 12:5 NLT). “...Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell...” (Matthew 10:28 NLT). “...There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy...” (James 4:12 NIV).  “...God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy...” (James 4:12 NLT). “...For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king (president, rule, government); it is he who will save us...” (Isaiah 33:22 NIV). “...For the LORD is our judge, our lawgiver, and our king. He will care for us and save us...” (Isaiah 33:22 NLT). “...It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God...” (Hebrew 10:31 NASB). “...Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended...” (Romans 13:3 NIV). “...God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords ......” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV). “… [Jesus, God’s Word and “governing authority” came]…NOT … to be served, but to serve...” (Matthew 20:28 KJV).

 “...For the one in authority (God’s WORD) is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers (God’s WORDS, the governing authorities) do not bear the sword for no reason. They (God’s WORDS) are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer...” (Romans 13:4 NIV).

“… [Jesus’]... name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “....the Word  was God… (John 1:1-4 NASB). Jesus, the Word said: “… I and my Father are ONE (Jesus and God’s were the SAME)…” (John 10:30 KJV). Jesus also said: “…All authority has been given to [HIM, God’s WORD) in heaven and on earth …” (Matthew 28:18 NASB & Daniel 4 NLT).

“... Now the deeds of the flesh, [IF practiced by God’s people or anyone else, will be]... evident ....I forewarn [my people and others], just as I have forewarned [my people and others “before], that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God...” (Galatians 5:19-21 NASB).

“…The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who CHOOSE that way. …” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).  “…choose LIFE…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV).

The Hebrew Boys said: “...[let]...it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up...” (Daniel 3:13-19 KJV).

“...And in hell [the unrepentant rich man]... lift[ed]... up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.  And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame...” (Luke 16:19-22 NIV).

The book of JUDE discusses the HISTORY of those who CHOSE willfully and voluntarily to REJECT the “governing authority”  and servants sent by God, the Holy Spirit. “...Dear friends ... some ungodly people have wormed their way into your churches, saying that God’s marvelous grace allows us to live immoral lives. The condemnation of such people was recorded long ago, for they have denied our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. So I want to remind you, though you already know these things, that Jesus (the Word,  God’s “governing authorities”) first rescued the nation of Israel from Egypt, but later he destroyed those who did not remain faithful. And I remind you of the angels who did not stay within the limits of authority God gave them but left the place where they belonged. God has kept them securely chained in prisons of darkness, waiting for the great day of judgment. And don’t forget Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighboring towns, which were filled with immorality and every kind of sexual perversion. Those cities were destroyed by fire and serve as a warning of the eternal fire of God’s judgment...” (Jude 1 NLT). 

“... These things happened as a warning to us, so that we would not crave evil things as they did, or worship idols as some of them did. As the Scriptures say, “The people celebrated with feasting and drinking, and they indulged in pagan revelry.  And we must not engage in sexual immorality as some of them did, causing 23,000 of them to die in one day. Nor should we put Christ to the test, as some of them did and then died from snakebites. And don’t grumble as some of them did, and then were destroyed by the angel of death. These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age...” (1 Corinthians 10:9-11 NLT).

“...For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them...” (2 Peter 2:20-23 NASB).

“... it would be better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment ......” (2 Peter 2:20-23 NASB).

“...It has happened to them according to the true proverb, “A dog returns to its own vomit,” and, “A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire...” (2 Peter 2:20-23 NASB). “...They (God’s WORDS) are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer...” (Romans 13:4 NIV).

“…The law (God’s governing authorities and servants) of the LORD is perfect(mature), restoring the soul; The testimony (governing authorities and servants) of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts (governing authorities and servants) of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment (governing authorities and servant) of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments (governing authorities and servants) of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them Your servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward …” (Psalm 19:7-11 NASB).

“All scripture (governing authorities and servants) is given by INSPIRATION of God, and is PROFITABLE for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…” (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV). “…For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God SPAKE as they were MOVED BY THE HOLY GHOST…” (2 Peter 1:21 KJV). “...For the one in authority (God’s WORD) is God’s servant for your good....” (Romans 13:4 NIV).

“...Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the (governing]...authorities (and servants of God), not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience...” (Romans 13:5 NIV). “...These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead...” (Hebrews 4:1-2 NLT). “…[They]... will continue to live as [they] WANT TO, stubbornly (rebelliously) following [their] own evil desires…” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).

However, the bible says: “…Abide in Me, and I in you…” (John 15:4-6 NASB). “…If you love me, you will keep my commandments…” (John 14:15). “…not My will, but Yours be done…" (Luke 22:42-43 NIV). “…I do nothing of myself…” (John 8:28 KJV).

“…O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. YOU SATISFY ME more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy…” (Psalms 63:1-5 NLT). “...Therefore ,,,,submit to the (governing]...authorities (and servants of God) ...as a matter of conscience...” (Romans 13:5 NIV).

What GOD’S PEOPLE know, without a doubt, is ALL POWER and AUTHORITY belongs to God, the Holy Spirit, period. “…[ALL] power belongs to God (not humans)…” (Psalms 62:11 NASB). “…All authority has been given to [HIM, God’s WORD) in heaven and on earth …” (Matthew 28:18 NASB & Daniel 4 NLT).

God, the Holy Spirit, appointed HIS WORD to be the “governing authorities” as well as arranged them, and established them for HIS people.

God allows human beings to be PUT into POSITIONS of authority, but they are NOT the “governing authority” HIS WORD continues to be SOVEREIGN.

EVIL RULERS are NOT the “governing authorities” they are PUT or are allowed to be PUT into POSITIONS of authority.

God IS and has ALWAYS been the KING of kings, the LORD or lords, and PRESIDENTS of presidents, but HIS “own” people REJECTED his POSITION as their KING, LORD, and/or PRESIDENT and asked for a HUMAN BEING instead. “...So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah. They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.” But when they said, “Give us a king to lead us,” this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the Lord. And the Lord told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king (leader, Lord, President, etc.,)....” (1 Samuel 8:4-8 NIV).

God ALLOWED HIS people to CHOOSE to PUT into POSITION a HUMAN king (leader, lord, president, etc.,).“…The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who CHOOSE that way. …” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).  “…choose LIFE…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV).

"… I hate divorce (APOSTASY)," says the LORD, the God of Israel..." (Malachi 2:16 NASB). “…[Yet]...GOD GAVE THEM OVER to a reprobate mind to do those things which are convenient...being filled with all unrighteousness...” (Romans 1:28 KJV).

God ALLOWED them to PUT into POSITION a HUMAN leader, but he also WARNED them of the consequences of their CHOICE.  “...Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who were asking him for a king. He said, “This is what the king who will reign over you will claim as his rights: He will take your sons and make them serve with his chariots and horses, and they will run in front of his chariots. Some he will assign to be commanders of thousands and commanders of fifties, and others to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and still others to make weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. He will take your daughters to be perfumers and cooks and bakers. He will take the best of your fields and vineyards and olive groves and give them to his attendants. He will take a tenth of your grain and of your vintage and give it to his officials and attendants. Your male and female servants and the best of your cattle and donkeys he will take for his own use.  He will take a tenth of your flocks, and you yourselves will become his slaves. When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, but the Lord will not answer you in that day...” (1 Samuel 8:10-18 NIV).

HUMAN leaders are PUT into POSITIONS of authority by PEOPLE who ELECT or CHOOSE them on their OWN volition. When God’s people make a mere MAN their king instead of HIS “governing authorities,” God concedes to their choice and no longer answer them since he is no longer their KING. “...When that day comes, you will cry out for relief from the king you have chosen, but the Lord will not answer you in that day...” (1 Samuel 8:10-18 NIV).

The MESSAGE is crystal clear, God’s people are ALLOWED to PUT mere, finite men in POSITIONS of authority, but they are not to become their “governing authority”

When a mere man becomes the “governing authority” for God’s people they have REJECTED God as their KING and his established “governing authorities.”

Every CHOSEN leader PUT into a POSITION of authority may or may not be SELECTED by God, the Holy Spirit, but God allows his people to CHOOSE whom they want to SERVE.  “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “...GOD GAVE THEM OVER to a reprobate mind to do those things which are convenient...being filled with all unrighteousness...” (Romans 1:28 KJV).

God does GIVE his people leaders to PUT in POSITIONS of authority. “…No one takes the honor to himself, but receives it when he is called by God, even as Aaron was.…” (1 Peter 2:17 KJV). “…He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers …[and other leaders]...” (Ephesians 4:11 NASB). “…I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding…” (Jeremiah 3:15 NIV).  “…He gave some …..pastors and teachers…” (Ephesians 4:11 NIV). “…I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them… saith the LORD…” (Jeremiah 23:4 KJV). “…I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd…” (Ezekiel 34:23 KJV).

Others were PUT into POSITIONS of authority, such as false prophets, that God did NOT choose.“...Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit...” (Ezkiel 13:3 KJV). “...This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says to his people: “Do not listen to these prophets when they prophesy to you, filling you with futile hopes. They are making up everything they say. They do not speak for the LORD!...” (Jeremiahs 23:27 NLT).

Every man or woman PUT into POSITIONS of AUTHORITY God DID NOT “GIVE” or “APPOINT.” “...They (those PUT into POSITIONS of authority by themselves or other humans) do not speak for the LORD!...” (Jeremiahs 23:27 NLT). “… [Those PUT into POSITION by themselves or mankind]… are such [that]… serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly…” (Romans 16:18 KJV). “..[A]... prophet (PUT into a POSITION of authority by themselves or other humans) who presumes to speak a word in My name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet shall die...” (Deuteronomy 18: 20 KJV).

.“...God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords .....” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV). “...the government will be on his shoulders..” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV). God’s GOVERNMENT exists because of his CITIZENS, those in heaven and those who resided upon earth.

While residing upon earth “...[God’s people]... are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through [them]....” (2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV). “...[their]... citizenship is in heaven. And [his citizens]... eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ...” (Philippians 3:20 NIV). “…[The REDEEMED]... are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. [They]... are members of God’s family. …” (Ephesians 2:19-20 NLT).

Evil leaders PUT in POSITIONS of authority by themselves or other humans will have to ANSWER to God, the Holy Spirit. “... The great day of judgment [is coming] ...Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighboring towns, which were filled with immorality and every kind of sexual perversion. Those cities were destroyed by fire and serve as a warning of the eternal fire of God’s judgment...” (Jude 1 NLT). 

“... These things happened as a warning to us ...These things happened to them as examples for [those living in the present times]. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age...” (1 Corinthians 10:9-11 NLT).

God’s GOVERNMENT and his “governing authorities” were put in place for the good of HIS PEOPLE (citizens of heaven, ambassadors, etc.,), especially while residing upon earth. “...For the one in authority (God’s WORD) is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers (God’s WORDS, the governing authorities) do not bear the sword for no reason. They (God’s WORDS) are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer...” (Romans 13:4 NIV).

God’s “governing authorities” are servants for good when ALLOWED to GOVERN one’s conduct by suppressing evil, maintaining justice, keeping sin in check, demonstrating God’s love and care, and protecting one from harm.

It is through the “governing authorities” that GOVERN the conduct of God’s people, citizens of heave, and members of his heavenly family that let the WORLD “know” God’s Kingdom has come to earth. Jesus, the WORD showed himself FRUITFUL and MULTIFLIED!! “...[Jesus] went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God...” (Luke 8:1 KJV).

“… [God’s people or citizens of heaven are to be]....growing in every way more and more like Christ (the god image)…” (Ephesians 4:14-16 NLT).

Jesus preached the Kingdom of God and it drew the LOST, OPPRESSED, and NEEDY to God, the Holy Spirit. “...the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing...” (Luke 9:11 KJV). “...And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed...” (Mark 6:56 KJV). “...Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there...” (Matthew 19:2 KJV). “...the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all...” (Luke 6:19 KJV).

The righteous works came through Jesus, but were performed by God, the Holy Spirit. He DOES the WORK. “… God  … work[ed] … in … [Jesus] … what is pleasing to him [to him]…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…the Father... [that DWELLS within JESUS]… he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

 “... The word of God spread....” (Acts 6:7 NIV). “... the word of God continued to spread and flourish...” (Acts 12:24 NIV). “... So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed...” (Act 12:20 KJV). “...God’s word [was un]chained...” (1 Timothy 2:9 NIV). “... the word of God [was un]bound...” (1 Timothy 2:9 KJV).

“…If My people which are called by My name shall humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; THEN will I hear from heaven and will FORGIVE their sin, and will HEAL THEIR LAND (NATION, COUNTRY, DESTINY, ETC.,)…” (2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit is the KING of kings, the LORD of lords, the PRESIDENT of presidents who HATES evil, loves GOOD, and establishes JUSTICE. “...Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph...” (Amos 5:15 NIV).

“…In this world we are LIKE JESUS…” (1 John 4:17 NIV). “…God anointed  (as his living word & governing authority) Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost (His indwelling presence and goodness) and WITH POWER (His working power). [And he]...went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for GOD (the indwelling Holy Spirit) WAS WITH HIM. And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

“...[Jesus] went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God...” (Luke 8:1 KJV). “.. [Jesus, the WORD is a) Light of revelation...” (LUKE 2:32 NASB). “...[Jesus, the WORD]... has revealed God to us…” (John 1:18 NLT). “… [The WORD] ...reveals [God’s]... thoughts to mankind…” (Amos 4:13 NLT).

“… GROW (develop, transform) in the GRACE and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…” (2 Timothy 3:18 NIV). “… [change, transform]… into the SAME IMAGE …” (2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV).)  “…[the]…image of HIS SON...” (ROMANS 8:29 KJV). “…[into the]…fullness of CHRIST…” (Ephesians 4:14 NIV).

“…O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right (hate evil), [love good,]... to love mercy (maintain justice), and to walk humbly with your God…” (Micah 6:8 NLT).

“…He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” (Micah 6:8 KJV).

God’s people, who were sent to the United States, don’t want the nation to be judged. God’s people are to be GOVERNED by the “governing authority” of God’s Word. “…He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” (Micah 6:8 KJV).

God’s people submit to the “governing authority” that says: “...to do justly, and to love mercy...” (Micah 6:8 KJV).

The privilege and responsibility to vote, while upon earth, allows God’s people to contribute to SEEING justice DONE and MERCY, which God’s delights, in EXPRESSING.

“…He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” (Micah 6:8 KJV).

“…I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth …I DELIGHT in these things…” (Jeremiah 9:23-24 NLT). “…HE DELIGHTETH IN MERCY…” (Micah 7:18 KJV). “…MERCY triumphs over judgement…” (Romans 5:20, James 2:13 NASB).

“...Let everyone [of God’s people]... be subject (submit) to the governing authorities (God’s WORDS), for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.  Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.  For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience...” (Romans 13:1-5 NIV).

.“...God, the blessed and ONLY RULER, the King of kings and Lord of lords .....” (1 Timothy 3:13-16 NIV). “...the government will be on his shoulders...” (Isaiah 9:6 NIV).  “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS THE GOVERNMENT THAT GOVERNS THE CITIZENS OF HEAVEN (GOD'S PEOPLE). “…the … HOLY SPIRIT … is the source of [EVERYTHING, even GOVERNMENT] …” (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).