DDD: Government’s God-Given Job: Punish Evil

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  What if government stopped trying to be your parent, your pastor, and your provider—and simply did the one thing God actually assigned it to do: punish evil and protect the good? When the state truly “bears the sword,” criminals fear, families flourish, and the gospel moves forward without interference. But when justice is delayed, twisted, or ignored, evil explodes and ordinary people pay the price. In this devotion, we open Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to ask: is our government aligned with God’s design—or running from it?  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to show that God entrusts government with real authority for a primary purpose: to punish evil and praise those who do right. Pastor Brian contrasts that biblical role with modern government’s drift into benevolence, overreach, and “equity” metrics instead of equal justice under the law. He explains why a government that quickly and fairly applies the law restrains evil, protects freedom, and creates space for the gospel to advance. The episode ends with focused prayer for judges, upcoming Supreme Court appointments, and a return to swift, righteous justice in Washington state and beyond.  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/