I recently heard a sermon/message on Rom. 13:1-2 that deals with submitting to our governing authority. I thought I had written a blog article dealing with this specifically, but I don't see it.
Sadly, I did not hear the word "Constitution" mentioned one time during the sermon. Shouldn't it be? I mean, if we are going to apply God's word to us today in our country, and we should, shouldn't the Constitution be in a sermon dealing with submitting to our governing authority? After all, who or what is our governing authority in our country? Doesn't the Constitution restrain what the Federal Government is allowed to do? Isn't the Constitution and Bill of Rights our governing authority? Isn't it true that we are a Constitutional Republic, not a full democracy?
Since we are to apply what Paul and Peter wrote on this issue as moved by the Holy Spirit 2,000 years ago and apply it today, then our governing authority includes the U.S. Constitution. Where it's silent, it is the Individual and States, even according to the 10th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that are the governing authority.
I'm not comparing the Constitutions to God's word. Indeed the word of God is the ultimate final authority. As God's word says twice, we are to obey God rather than man.
I'm also not saying that Christians are to be so quick to handle possible repercussions for obeying the Constitution over unconstitutional orders and laws, like the world. God's word says if at all possible leave peaceably with all men.
Christians are bible believers. The bible, as the word of God, says we are to obey our governing authority. For us in this time and this country, your state and the U.S. Constitution has the final say. We should not obey unconstitutional orders, and our peace officers should not enforce unconstitutional laws and orders.
Why do I write about this? Because if there is a major economic collapse before the Lord's return, there could be unconstitutional actions following it. We have already seen examples of this in recent years.
Let's pray for wisdom, guidance and direction, regarding this.
Thanks for reading!
~ Pester Brat ~
