Comments on: fear God, honor the king http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/ spending it all, because He is our treasure Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:49:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Jeff Lacine http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Jeff Lacine Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:16:59 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-39 Chris, You are going to force me to tip my hand. I also plan to do some blogging on the very thing you just mentioned. While I am reformed in my doctrine, I have been very influenced by anabaptistic and ante-nicean understandings of politics and the non-resistance of a believer, particularly in their readings/interpretation of the gospels and the sermon on the mount. Concerning politics: It has been a struggle for me every election cycle to see Christians loose their focus on the cross and be reinvigorated to invest in mechanisms of the world to enact change. Concerning patriotism: Every time I see a sign that says, "God bless our troops" I am reminded to pray that God would bless the troops of our nations enemies as well. I have been tempted to make a sign that says "God bless their troops", turn their hearts towards you through the precious blood of Christ, and let them experience the blessing of Your glory! I think of the missionaries in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan who are on their knees, praying for God to bless those in their country... including the troops. The early church has a lot to say on these subjects.... you got me wanting to pump out another post, but I think I've already spent too much time blogging today :). I'm eager to consider your thoughts on the matter... get that post up! Chris,

You are going to force me to tip my hand. I also plan to do some blogging on the very thing you just mentioned.

While I am reformed in my doctrine, I have been very influenced by anabaptistic and ante-nicean understandings of politics and the non-resistance of a believer, particularly in their readings/interpretation of the gospels and the sermon on the mount.

Concerning politics:
It has been a struggle for me every election cycle to see Christians loose their focus on the cross and be reinvigorated to invest in mechanisms of the world to enact change.

Concerning patriotism:
Every time I see a sign that says, “God bless our troops” I am reminded to pray that God would bless the troops of our nations enemies as well. I have been tempted to make a sign that says “God bless their troops”, turn their hearts towards you through the precious blood of Christ, and let them experience the blessing of Your glory! I think of the missionaries in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan who are on their knees, praying for God to bless those in their country… including the troops.

The early church has a lot to say on these subjects…. you got me wanting to pump out another post, but I think I’ve already spent too much time blogging today :) . I’m eager to consider your thoughts on the matter… get that post up!

]]> By: Chris Taylor http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Chris Taylor Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:58:56 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-38 Jeff, I would like to some blogging on patriotism. It seems to me that Christians need to hear a biblical perspective on this issue, since it is assumed by many Christians that "honoring the king" includes, at least in the US, patriotism. I have not thought a lot about this but at first blush, it appears that much is done and believed in the name of patriotism that is assumed to be supported by the Bible. I don't think the early Christians were patriotic, should we? Jeff,
I would like to some blogging on patriotism. It seems to me that Christians need to hear a biblical perspective on this issue, since it is assumed by many Christians that “honoring the king” includes, at least in the US, patriotism. I have not thought a lot about this but at first blush, it appears that much is done and believed in the name of patriotism that is assumed to be supported by the Bible. I don’t think the early Christians were patriotic, should we?

]]> By: Mary Margaret http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Mary Margaret Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:48:59 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-37 Thank you so much for this reminder and exhortation. By His grace I hope to follow through with this opportunity to live out what pleases God. Thank you so much for this reminder and exhortation. By His grace I hope to follow through with this opportunity to live out what pleases God.

]]> By: Scott Uselman http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Scott Uselman Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:46:17 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-36 Very good post Jeff. Great research and argument to honor our leaders. I think that the God who commands us to honor the king is the same God who in the book Revelation, my conclusion, asked the 7 Churches to be Holy. This was His command while they suffered greatly like Paul and Peter did. No matter what Christians face we are still expected to live out God's Word, and especially when it is, or becomes, tough going. As an American, I also say, we are at war. I didn't agree with President Clinton's policies, but whenever he took military action I stood behind him. This is the way that I was raised. President Obama deserves the same respect. I am glad to respect our Presidents. Very good post Jeff. Great research and argument to honor our leaders. I think that the God who commands us to honor the king is the same God who in the book Revelation, my conclusion, asked the 7 Churches to be Holy. This was His command while they suffered greatly like Paul and Peter did. No matter what Christians face we are still expected to live out God’s Word, and especially when it is, or becomes, tough going.

As an American, I also say, we are at war. I didn’t agree with President Clinton’s policies, but whenever he took military action I stood behind him. This is the way that I was raised. President Obama deserves the same respect. I am glad to respect our Presidents.

]]> By: Dan http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Dan Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:48:09 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-35 Great post, Jeff. The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. Prov 21:1 Great post, Jeff.
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes. Prov 21:1

]]> By: Matt http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Matt Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:52:07 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-34 Jeff, good stuff. Our posts tied together nicely, didn't they? Keep spreading the Truth. Matt Jeff, good stuff. Our posts tied together nicely, didn’t they? Keep spreading the Truth.

Matt

]]> By: Bryce http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Bryce Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:13:05 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-33 Great post Jeff. This is going to be difficult to do in the upcoming weeks, months, and years. Great post Jeff. This is going to be difficult to do in the upcoming weeks, months, and years.

]]> By: futurefaith http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-32 futurefaith Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:11:08 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-32 While I am most certain I will be voicing much displeasure and opposition of our president-elect in the future on upcoming issues, I am in complete agreement with our Christian obligation, as stated in this article, toward our earthly rulers. To outright neglect God’s command to us in Rom. 13 is to express our disbelief in the sufficiency of the sovereignty of God in fulfilling His good pleasure. Great reminder Thanks! While I am most certain I will be voicing much displeasure and opposition of our president-elect in the future on upcoming issues, I am in complete agreement with our Christian obligation, as stated in this article, toward our earthly rulers. To outright neglect God’s command to us in Rom. 13 is to express our disbelief in the sufficiency of the sovereignty of God in fulfilling His good pleasure. Great reminder Thanks!

]]> By: dhparker http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-31 dhparker Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:29:53 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-31 You are so right. That's exactly what God expects of us. Romans 13 is another good reminder of how we are to interact with our government. You are so right. That’s exactly what God expects of us. Romans 13 is another good reminder of how we are to interact with our government.

]]> By: Honor Obama « Gravitas http://2mites.com/2008/11/05/fear-god-honor-the-king/comment-page-1/#comment-30 Honor Obama « Gravitas Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:24:47 +0000 http://2mites.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-30 [...] November 5, 2008 by Bryce I know that not everyone who reads this blog is exactly excited about an Obama presidency. However, the New Testament demands that we honor him.  Jeff over at the 2 Mites blog does a good job of handling the issue of honoring Obama. [...] [...] November 5, 2008 by Bryce I know that not everyone who reads this blog is exactly excited about an Obama presidency. However, the New Testament demands that we honor him.  Jeff over at the 2 Mites blog does a good job of handling the issue of honoring Obama. [...]

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