The Danger of Democracy The Law of God and Public Policy We must be wary of the dangers of democracy. “And when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with ...

God’s Word Is Good The Law of God and Public Policy God’s Word can guide us in matters of public policy. “And when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be ...

God Is God The Law of God and Public Policy God is God in all matters, including public policy. “And when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with him, ...

Three Prohibitions The Law of God and Public Policy The Law constrains governments in three ways. “Only he must not acquire many horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt in order to acquire many horses, since the LORD has said to you, ‘You shall never return that way again.’ ...

The Needs of the Governed The Law of God and Public Policy Public policy must be pursued for the sake of the governed, not the governors. “Only he must not acquire many horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt in order to acquire many horses, since the LORD has ...

The Terms of “Good” The Law of God and Public Policy Christians have a definite sense of what is “good.” “Only he must not acquire many horses for himself or cause the people to return to Egypt in order to acquire many horses, since the LORD has said to you, ‘You shall never ...

The Long Haul The Law of God and Public Policy Changing public policy will require long-term vision. “See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. Keep them and do ...

Three Duties The Law of God and Public Policy Three duties guide us in seeking God’s peace. “See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. Keep them and do ...

Seeking the Peace The Law of God and Public Policy Christians must seek the peace of God for their nation. “See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering to take possession of it. Keep ...

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 ...