What is God’s Purpose for Government? In other words, according to the Bible, what does God expect from the leaders He establishes? Number 1 – Restrain and punish evil. Consider Romans 13:4. “For [the civil leader] is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.” Or 1 Peter 2:13-14. Kings and governors in authority are “sent by [God] for the punishment of evildoers.” Leaders are responsible to bring lawbreakers to justice and exert punishment. At the deepest level, they are responsible to wage justified war if necessary. Number 2 – Protect life and property. God puts the highest premium on human life. I know we love our pets and want to save the environment, but nothing is more valuable to God than you. Why? Because only human begins are created in the image of God. That was the very reason God gave Israel permission to terminate life when the Sixth Commandment declares “You shall not murder” (Ex. 20:13). “Whoever sheds man’s blood, by man his blood shall be shed, for in the image of God He made man” (Gen. 9:6). Moreover, the highest responsibility of government is to protect our weakest members, especially the ones that can’t protect themselves. And number 3 – Recognize and encourage good. Good, law-abiding citizens should be recognized by their leaders. Romans 13:3, “For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same” (cf. 1 Pet. 2:14).
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#1 · December 7, 2013, 9:19 am

Posted by: amazinggraze <amazinggraze@...>

My sweet Wonderful Neighbor Girl, Rachael, is going on a mission trip to Macedonia. She is doing all sorts of things to earn money for her trip. She is having a Lilla Rose party and all of my earnings will go towards her trip. Will you help her out be placing an order through her party link? I am running some specials that you can take advantage of.

Here are the specials that I am running right now.

If you are BRAND NEW to Lilla Rose and you order 3 items, you will get an additional item (up to $16 value) for free. Do not order the free one on your order. I will order that for you. You may contact me at amazinggrazefarm at gmail dot com.

If you spend more than $30, I will refund your shipping costs.

For each person who spends $50 or more, I will put your name in the hat to win an extra clip. If you spend $100, your name will go in twice!!

This party will close soon, so get your order in early. PLEASE use the party link below so your order will count toward my party!!

Party Link for ordering - https://www.lillarose.biz/parties/3468

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