Quote from Forum Archives on September 1, 2005, 7:57 pm

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09.01.05

The Rule of Law

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. Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due,
customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. - Romans
13:1-7.

The rule of law has broken down in New Orleans and because of this rescue
and evacuation efforts were greatly hindered today. Rescue boats were fired
upon and their efforts were suspended for much of the day. A rescue
helicopter was fired upon and their efforts were also greatly reduced as a
result. However, it was not just in the rescue efforts that the break down
in law and order was being seen. There were reports of rape and murder at
the convention center. Some tried to force their way on to buses evacuating
people to the Astrodome. Looters were trying to force their way into
hospitals and if you had any water or food you were at risk if anyone knew
about it.

The good news is that there is help on the way with 1400 National Guard
Military Police arriving each day for the next three days in New Orleans.
Hopefully that will be enough although with what we are seeing you have to
wonder if much more will be needed to bring the situation under control.

Government and the rule of law are for our benefit and therefore we should
be subject to those laws. Although the Roman Empire often ruled with an iron
hand, there was a relative peace within the Empire. The result was that the
apostle Paul was able to travel through the empire and letters were sent
successfully from place to place.

Through the terrible situation in New Orleans, we can see how fortunate we
are when the rule of law is working effectively. We should all try to be
good citizens supporting the rule of law and the resulting peaceful
conditions that it brings (When not in direct opposition to God's Laws.). We
will all be relieved with the National Guard arrives in force in New Orleans
and the people are then able to receive the help and comfort that they have
needed. Let us continue to pray for those affected by the hurricane and the
rescue workers. Many will be spending another night out in the open - some
on the side of a highway or amid the ruble of fallen buildings with little
or no water or food. Let us pray that God will give them comfort and
protection tonight and that help will indeed arrive tomorrow.

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