The Contrasts Between a Kingdom and a Democracy
God is our Creator and Lord. “Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me. “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding.
I would like for you to draw a chart, with six rows down and a line down the middle. On one side write Kingdom Characteristics, and on the other side write Democracy Characteristics.
A Kingdom and a democracy are two entirely different worlds. I must say that is why believers who are born in a democracy find it difficult to live a strong kingdom life. This is why the Lord God caused my wife and I to create this website. Many Christians want to debate the issues or interject their own thoughts and opinions. That comes from having a democratic mindset. We don't get a vote. We don't lobby to get the King to change His Kingdom government. God gives us a choice whether to obey or leave the Kingdom. ...Choose you this day whom you will serve...
We try to reach a consensus or compromise to keep everyone happy instead of simply recognizing that the King's Word is law. If the Lord God states that adultery is a sin (disobedience) that is the Word of the King. The matter is a done deal. It isn't open for discussion. We can debate His Word and decrees until we turn red in the face, but the end result will still be the same. His Word will still be law. No matter what humanistic philosophy is preached from its pulpits, in schools and in our courts. God's law is absolute. In a democracy, citizens get a vote; not so in a kingdom. In a kingdom, the king owns all the land but is responsible for the well being of his citizens. The citizens are stewards over the land and property the king provides. In a democracy, they are free to work and own land and possessions but the poorest are barely "taken care of" by the government, and doesn't encourage them to work hard and get out of poverty. They may vote out leaders, so leaders tend to pander to whomever will get them re-elected.
Remember, both earthly governments and earthly kingdoms can be corrupt. But the Kingdom of God is the government of heaven, incorruptible and built on the character and Word of God.
Please note: In a democracy, citizens can gather to protest government policies and from committees and groups to lobby the legislative bodies to change laws. That doesn't happen in a kingdom. The Lord God's Word is absolute in His Kingdom. That is because it is set down for all to see in God's Constitution (the Bible).
Questions for Thought:
I would like for you to draw a chart, with six rows down and a line down the middle. On one side write Kingdom Characteristics, and on the other side write Democracy Characteristics.
A Kingdom and a democracy are two entirely different worlds. I must say that is why believers who are born in a democracy find it difficult to live a strong kingdom life. This is why the Lord God caused my wife and I to create this website. Many Christians want to debate the issues or interject their own thoughts and opinions. That comes from having a democratic mindset. We don't get a vote. We don't lobby to get the King to change His Kingdom government. God gives us a choice whether to obey or leave the Kingdom. ...Choose you this day whom you will serve...
We try to reach a consensus or compromise to keep everyone happy instead of simply recognizing that the King's Word is law. If the Lord God states that adultery is a sin (disobedience) that is the Word of the King. The matter is a done deal. It isn't open for discussion. We can debate His Word and decrees until we turn red in the face, but the end result will still be the same. His Word will still be law. No matter what humanistic philosophy is preached from its pulpits, in schools and in our courts. God's law is absolute. In a democracy, citizens get a vote; not so in a kingdom. In a kingdom, the king owns all the land but is responsible for the well being of his citizens. The citizens are stewards over the land and property the king provides. In a democracy, they are free to work and own land and possessions but the poorest are barely "taken care of" by the government, and doesn't encourage them to work hard and get out of poverty. They may vote out leaders, so leaders tend to pander to whomever will get them re-elected.
Remember, both earthly governments and earthly kingdoms can be corrupt. But the Kingdom of God is the government of heaven, incorruptible and built on the character and Word of God.
Please note: In a democracy, citizens can gather to protest government policies and from committees and groups to lobby the legislative bodies to change laws. That doesn't happen in a kingdom. The Lord God's Word is absolute in His Kingdom. That is because it is set down for all to see in God's Constitution (the Bible).
Questions for Thought:
- Using your chart, give reasons why so many believers consider the Kingdom of God to be a democracy?
- Refer to your chart and tell what must change in the mindset of believers who believe the Kingdom of God is a democracy. How can this change be made?
- How do the absolutes in God's Kingdom redefine Christianity from merely a religious choice among many to the only choice possible?
Food for Thought: If we claim to be living the Kingdom life, we can't constantly be forming our own little groups to advance our own opinions or to challenge the Word of the King. As law, His Word is non-negotiable and immutable. We will run into problems every time we try to carry our democratic mindsets over into Kingdom life.
Personal Questions:
Personal Questions:
- How often do your opinions come in conflict with what the Lord God wants you to do?
- Does a democratic mentality interfere with your life in God's Kingdom?
Job 38:2-4
W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
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W.R. Luchie
www.kingdomcitizens.org
This article may only be reproduced, in print or on the internet, if the author's name and website address are included at the end of the article as originally placed. Thank you
