What is the Kingdom like? This morning we thanked God for the right we have in this country to be governed democratically and prayed for those countries and people who are not thus blessed. What is the Kingdom like? Was Jesus a democrat? Did he promote majority rule? What are our rights according to him? Are the needs of social justice, by definition concerning minorities, met best in a democracy?
It’s just that the difference between what rules our nations and what rules in the Kingdom struck me very forcefully this morning. Yes, pray for the removal of oppression and the denial of what most agree are rights for humanity. But pray and work for more than a democratic government system alone. Rights come with responsibilities.
But we have no rights at all really – just grace.
It’s just that the difference between what rules our nations and what rules in the Kingdom struck me very forcefully this morning. Yes, pray for the removal of oppression and the denial of what most agree are rights for humanity. But pray and work for more than a democratic government system alone. Rights come with responsibilities.
But we have no rights at all really – just grace.
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