Thank you
ladies and gentlemen, for your honest attempts at the question. I am sure I am
not the first person on this earth to ask this question. Since the question is
not about me, I am sure that the Holy Spirit will reveal the truth, to each and
every one of God’s elect who would search for this answer.
To be fair in pondering this question, I would have to say that not all the laws of man’s governments are in contradiction with God’s laws and commandments; since all of God’s commandments are for the good of, and for his blessings upon, mankind; Men formed their governments, and laws thereof, to cater for and protect their common interests and well being- although there is much to be said about what really goes on regarding this relationship.
It is written, that there are three governments of people that have God’s blessings, so long as they heed his instructions- Egypt his people, Assyria his handiwork, and Israel his inheritance (Isaiah 19:22). All us gentiles are also free to receive his blessings through the same way- and we must acknowledge what is God’s. There are other peoples who are distinctly God's too, who are everywhere on earth, in all governments in all places- they are the widows,
the fatherless,
the poor,
[THE POOR- these are just some of the Bible/ scriptural passages about the poor:
the hungry, the homeless, the lowly and contrite in spirit, the sick, the persecuted, the lonely, the crippled,the despair, etc. Not acknowledging these people's relationship with God, and not helping them, will mean that you are in direct oppositon to God and all that he stands for. If you claim to be God's, but do not lift a finger to help them, in any way you can, then you are a liar, according to his word. Any government anywhere who takes good care of these, God’s people, will be eternally blessed by God himself, for with them, and in their despair, are God’s blessings.
To be fair in pondering this question, I would have to say that not all the laws of man’s governments are in contradiction with God’s laws and commandments; since all of God’s commandments are for the good of, and for his blessings upon, mankind; Men formed their governments, and laws thereof, to cater for and protect their common interests and well being- although there is much to be said about what really goes on regarding this relationship.
It is written, that there are three governments of people that have God’s blessings, so long as they heed his instructions- Egypt his people, Assyria his handiwork, and Israel his inheritance (Isaiah 19:22). All us gentiles are also free to receive his blessings through the same way- and we must acknowledge what is God’s. There are other peoples who are distinctly God's too, who are everywhere on earth, in all governments in all places- they are the widows,
the fatherless,
[ eg: Deuteronomy 10:18
He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.]
He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.]
the poor,
[THE POOR- these are just some of the Bible/ scriptural passages about the poor:
Exodus 23:6“Do
not deny justice to your poor
people in their lawsuits.
Exodus 23:11but during the seventh year let the land lie unplowed and unused. Then the poor among your people may get food from it, and the wild animals may eat what is left. Do the same with your vineyard and your olive grove.The rich are not to give more than a half shekel and the poor are not to give less when you make the offering to the LORD to atone for your lives.
Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.
Leviticus 19:15“‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
Leviticus 23:22“‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the LORD your God.’”
Leviticus 25:25“‘If one of your fellow Israelites becomes poor and sells some of their property, their nearest relative is to come and redeem what they have sold.
Leviticus 25:35“‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you.
Leviticus 25:39“‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.”
Exodus 23:11but during the seventh year let the land lie unplowed and unused. Then the poor among your people may get food from it, and the wild animals may eat what is left. Do the same with your vineyard and your olive grove.The rich are not to give more than a half shekel and the poor are not to give less when you make the offering to the LORD to atone for your lives.
Do not go over your vineyard a second time or pick up the grapes that have fallen. Leave them for the poor and the foreigner. I am the LORD your God.
Leviticus 19:15“‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
Leviticus 23:22“‘When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the LORD your God.’”
Leviticus 25:25“‘If one of your fellow Israelites becomes poor and sells some of their property, their nearest relative is to come and redeem what they have sold.
Leviticus 25:35“‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you.
Leviticus 25:39“‘If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves.”
Deuteronomy 15:7 If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the LORD
your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them.
Deuteronomy 15:11 There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open handed toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.
Deuteronomy 24:12 If the neighbor is poor, do not go to sleep with their pledge in your possession.
Deuteronomy 24:15
Pay them their wages each day before sunset, because they are poor and are counting on it. Otherwise they may cry to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.
1 Samuel 2:8
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. “For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s; on them he has set the world.]
Deuteronomy 15:11 There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be open handed toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.
Deuteronomy 24:12 If the neighbor is poor, do not go to sleep with their pledge in your possession.
Deuteronomy 24:15
Pay them their wages each day before sunset, because they are poor and are counting on it. Otherwise they may cry to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin.
1 Samuel 2:8
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. “For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s; on them he has set the world.]
the hungry, the homeless, the lowly and contrite in spirit, the sick, the persecuted, the lonely, the crippled,the despair, etc. Not acknowledging these people's relationship with God, and not helping them, will mean that you are in direct oppositon to God and all that he stands for. If you claim to be God's, but do not lift a finger to help them, in any way you can, then you are a liar, according to his word. Any government anywhere who takes good care of these, God’s people, will be eternally blessed by God himself, for with them, and in their despair, are God’s blessings.
When the
laws of any government contradicts any of God’s laws, there have always been a
lot of troubles and conflicts. The root causes have been the hidden and foreign
agendas within the hearts of the politicians, the lawmakers, and/or it’s
citizens. That is why God’s council is addressed to each and every one of us,
his creation, in whatever our status.
[This is a word from God through his prophet Isaiah, addressed to heads (- presidents and prime and ordinary ministers) and leaders of governments, managers and bosses of companies and organisations, and heads of villages, tribes and familes]
Isaiah 10:
1 Woe to those who make unjust laws,
to those who issue oppressive decrees,
2 to deprive the poor of their rights
and withhold justice fro
And so, to my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, 1 John 2: [states], 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father [Or world, the Father’s love] is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and [the boasting of what he has and does] the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
Yes, we can exist in this world in the flesh, but our hearts, souls and minds always be with God. If you obey these, you are truly a citizen of God's kingdom on earth, (and in heaven).
I wish upon each and everyone of you God’s peace. So may "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all" 2 Cor 13:1
[This is a word from God through his prophet Isaiah, addressed to heads (- presidents and prime and ordinary ministers) and leaders of governments, managers and bosses of companies and organisations, and heads of villages, tribes and familes]
Isaiah 10:
1 Woe to those who make unjust laws,
to those who issue oppressive decrees,
2 to deprive the poor of their rights
and withhold justice fro
m the oppressed of my people,
making widows their prey
and robbing the fatherless.
3 What will you do on the day of reckoning,
when disaster comes from afar?
To whom will you run for help?
Where will you leave your riches?
4 Nothing will remain but to cringe among the captives
or fall among the slain.
Yet for all this, his anger is not turned away,
his hand is still upraised.
13 For he says:
“‘By the strength of my hand I have done this,
and by my wisdom, because I have understanding.
I removed the boundaries of nations,
I plundered their treasures;
like a mighty one I subdued[Or treasures; / I subdued the mighty,] their kings.
14 As one reaches into a nest,
so my hand reached for the wealth of the nations;
as people gather abandoned eggs,
so I gathered all the countries;
not one flapped a wing,
or opened its mouth to chirp. ’”
16 Therefore, the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
will send a wasting disease upon his sturdy warriors;
under his pomp a fire will be kindled
like a blazing flame.
18 The splendor of his forests and fertile fields
it will completely destroy,
as when a sick person wastes away.
19 And the remaining trees of his forests will be so few
that a child could write them down.
making widows their prey
and robbing the fatherless.
3 What will you do on the day of reckoning,
when disaster comes from afar?
To whom will you run for help?
Where will you leave your riches?
4 Nothing will remain but to cringe among the captives
or fall among the slain.
Yet for all this, his anger is not turned away,
his hand is still upraised.
13 For he says:
“‘By the strength of my hand I have done this,
and by my wisdom, because I have understanding.
I removed the boundaries of nations,
I plundered their treasures;
like a mighty one I subdued[Or treasures; / I subdued the mighty,] their kings.
14 As one reaches into a nest,
so my hand reached for the wealth of the nations;
as people gather abandoned eggs,
so I gathered all the countries;
not one flapped a wing,
or opened its mouth to chirp. ’”
16 Therefore, the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
will send a wasting disease upon his sturdy warriors;
under his pomp a fire will be kindled
like a blazing flame.
18 The splendor of his forests and fertile fields
it will completely destroy,
as when a sick person wastes away.
19 And the remaining trees of his forests will be so few
that a child could write them down.
[ When you read this, you the reader will know how true it
is, because you have witnessed it happen to all the bad leaders of the
world during your lifetime]
There is only one way in which we all can
be united in peace and harmony within any government: Matthew 22:37 Jesus
replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind.’ This would have to be my answer- God, and his love.And so, to my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, 1 John 2: [states], 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father [Or world, the Father’s love] is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and [the boasting of what he has and does] the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.
Yes, we can exist in this world in the flesh, but our hearts, souls and minds always be with God. If you obey these, you are truly a citizen of God's kingdom on earth, (and in heaven).
I wish upon each and everyone of you God’s peace. So may "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all" 2 Cor 13:1
