Feigned Obedience The Law of God and Public Policy Feigned obedience is better than none at all. “Oh that My people would listen to Me, that Israel would walk in My ways! I would quickly subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their adversaries. Those who hate the LORD would pretend obedience ...
God Gets the Glory The Law of God and Public Policy The believer’s hope is the glory of God. The Christian understands that the chief end of every human life is discovered in knowing God and living for His glory. This is that full and abundant life—eternal life—which Jesus accomplished and, by His ...
Christians and Public Policy The Law of God and Public Policy The spirit of the Law is demonstrated in works of justice and love. “When men quarrel and one strikes the other with a stone or with his fist and the man does not die but takes to his bed, then if the ...
The Good Samaritan The Law of God and Public Policy The good Samaritan knew the spirit of the Law. “When men quarrel and one strikes the other with a stone or with his fist and the man does not die but takes to his bed, then if the man rises again and walks ...
The Spirit beyond the Words The Law of God and Public Policy We must learn to seek the spirit and not the letter of the Law. “When men quarrel and one strikes the other with a stone or with his fist and the man does not die but takes to his bed, then ...
The Balance of Justice The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Law shows us the way to justice. “When men quarrel and one strikes the other with a stone or with his fist and the man does not die but takes to his bed, then if the man rises again and walks ...
The Power of Persuasion The Law of God and Public Policy The Church must persuade the world of the wisdom of God. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.” Genesis ...
Government and the Challenge of the Good The Law of God and Public Policy The Church bears the Sword of the Spirit for good. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the ...
God’s King and His Kingdom The Law of God and Public Policy God’s King has come, and His Kingdom is at hand. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.” Genesis ...
The Challenge of God’s Law The Law of God and Public Policy Obedience must begin in the house of God. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.” Genesis 49:10 If the ...