DDD: Good Government, God’s Way

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  When is a Christian called to submit to government—and when is it time to say “no more”?  Romans 13, Jeremiah 29, and 1 Peter 2 give us a clear roadmap for living as exiles who still seek the good of our city.  Stay with me as we unpack how to honor God, respect authority, and stand firm when government calls evil “good.”.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, explores what it means to live in subjection to governing authorities while keeping God’s commands first. Drawing from Romans 13, it explains that government is intended by God to reward good and punish evil, not to compel people to do wrong. Using examples from King Asa in 1 Kings 15 and Israel’s exile in Babylon in Jeremiah 29, it shows how believers can seek the welfare of their city even under imperfect rulers. Finally, it addresses moments like COVID-related restrictions on worship, arguing that when government commands disobedience to God—such as forbidding assembly—Christians must obey God rather than man.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/