Playlist: Government, Misadministration of (topic)
Self-Government (Part One)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The subject of government, particularly its misadministration, reveals profound challenges rooted in human nature. Government, at its best, is seen as a necessary evil, and at its worst, intolerable, reflecting a contemptuous view despite God's emphasis on its importance. The carnal mind, as described in Romans 8:7, is enmity …
Self-Government: Overcoming
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGovernment misadministration occurs when leaders interpose themselves between people and God, leading others to submit to human authority rather than direct governance by God. This creates idolatry by motivating obedience to the institution instead of truth, even when accompanied by hesitation or regret. Equating church …
Government (Part Four)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughEvery form of government has misused or abused its power and authority. The idea that the church alone was fit to govern over men was based on the assumption that religious men were necessarily good men. That kind of careless assumption led to the Catholic Church ruling Europe and bringing upon Europe one of the darkest periods …
Government (Part Two)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughGod is establishing a spiritual kingdom, with Christ as King, installed at the seventh trump when He will unleash the power of His Kingdom against the world.
A Government to Fear (Part One)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)There is an ominous phenomenon gripping American culture: the imposition of government control over the way we think and act in the name of 'tolerance'.
Ministerial Misleading
Commentary by John W. RitenbaughThe biblical illiteracy of the American people is illustrated with the 'clergy' who have been instrumental in the passage of same-sex 'marriage' laws.
Another Supreme Court Nomination
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughThe upcoming Supreme Court appointment could possibly tilt the court in favor of conservatives for the first time in decades.
The Zero-Sum Game
Commentary by Mark SchindlerDespite the often wrong-headed propaganda promoted by the mainstream media, voices of common sense and logic occasionally manage to ascend to power.
Is the United States a Christian Nation? (Part Three)
Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)America has never embraced true Christianity as its dominant faith, nor has it ever really followed Christ, but has instead embraced a counterfeit.
What Is the Work?
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe work of God does not always stay the same, continually shifting media, techniques, and approaches, similar to the Israelites following the Cloud.
Some Things in Common
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Revolutions hardly ever succeed. When the so-called 'downtrodden' underclass gets the upper hand, they become a clone of the group they have ousted.
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Six): Ecclesiastes 10:5-11
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughCause and effect relationships will always cause multiple metaphorical dominoes to fall. Similarly, sin never occurs in a vacuum but will continue to ripple.
Liberty Through Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOnly by using God's Spirit can we gain the self-discipline, self-mastery, and self-control to put to death the carnal pulls, giving us freedom from sin.
Ecclesiastes (Part Eight)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughToday, as in Solomon's time, we can become discouraged and weary about the corruption in government, especially the evil corruption of the courts.
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAll authority for law and justice resides in God; when God is taken out of the picture, darkness and chaos dominate. God's laws create a better life and character.
Is Education the Answer? (Part 1)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Educating narrowly in technical skills, without giving attention to the moral dimension, does not prepare one adequately for life.
Knowing God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo fulfill one's purpose, one must be singularly focused on what one wants to accomplish. Divided minds result in no productivity or even devastation.