• Acts 5:29
    But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.
     
  • Isaiah 9:6-7
    For unto us a Child is born,
    Unto us a Son is given;
    And the government will be upon His shoulder.
    And His name will be called
    Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
    Of the increase of His government and peace
    There will be no end,
    Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,
    To order it and establish it with judgment and justice
    From that time forward, even forever.
    The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
     
  • Colossians 1:13
    He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love,
     
  • 1 Samuel 8:7
    And the LORD said to Samuel, "Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.
     
  • Ephesians 3:14-15
    For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
     


Related Scriptures

  • Romans 8:7
    Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.
     
  • Romans 13:1-6
    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. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. 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. For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Government


Resources

How Does God View Human Government?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In the relationship between God and human government, it is evident that all authority ultimately derives from God. Human government holds a delegated authority, legitimized by Him, as Jesus Christ declared to Pilate that his power was not intrinsic but granted from above. This means that all power, in its legitimate form, comes …


God and Government

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's government stands as the ultimate authority over all forms of human rule, transcending the flaws and failures inherent in carnal systems. No human government, regardless of its structure, can achieve perfection due to the fallible nature of those who operate it. Yet, God remains sovereign, always at the pinnacle of every …


God and Self-Government

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

As the number of human beings increases within any jurisdiction, governing them becomes increasingly difficult, requiring more rules and structures to maintain order. Yet, in the vision of the Great White Throne judgment period, with a vast population of resurrected individuals, God's government operates on a profound principle …


Ubiquitous Government

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The average American is so accustomed to subservience that he has no desire to leave it. The nanny state has so coddled him that he is afraid to venture forth.


Self-Government (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

If we govern ourselves, God will take care of us. Government of any kind will not work unless people govern their own nature. Self-control enables us to show love.


Fully Accepting God's Sovereignty (Part Six, Conclusion)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Our responsibility is to yield to God's sovereignty. Nevertheless, God has enabled us to freely sin, but holds us responsible for governing ourselves.


Government (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God intended government to be a positive force of bringing order out of chaos, keeping on a straight course, educating, and edifying with necessary laws.


Self-Government: Overcoming

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We dare not allow anybody to come between God's direct governance and ourselves. Even God's government will not work unless we voluntarily govern ourselves.



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