GOVERNMENTS, LAWS VS. BIBLE TEACHINGS
It is true that Law enforcement is the visible manifestation of government and authority. On the other hand there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore he who resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God.
Law helps us to do what is good; rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to the rule of law; Authority is the lawful right to enforce obedience. It is the power to influence or command behavior.
''But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law'' -Galatians 5:22-23
In Romans 13:4 God's word says that the government is a minister, a helper to those who do what is good. But to those that would do evil, they should be afraid; because the government does not bear the sword for nothing. Because all authority is from God, working
in law enforcement means you are working for God
in law enforcement means you are working for God
God is the ultimate authority, and God uses governments and people in authority for His purpose whether they realize it or not. The Bible teaches us that those governments and those people who no longer serve His purpose are removed by God.
HEB 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
ROMAN 13:1 everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. [2] Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
ROMAN 13:6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. [7] Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. As Matthew 22:21 says "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's."
For more understanding read careful the following bible Verses:
A NATION
“A nation without God's guidance is a nation without order. Happy are those who keep God's law!” Proverbs 29:18 (Today’s English Version)
“A nation will prosper when its ruler is mature, and its leaders don't party too much.” Ecclesiastes. 10:17 (Contemporary English Version)
“When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily; but with honest, sensible leaders there is stability.” Proverbs 28:2 (The Living Bible)
LEADERSHIP
“Without wise leadership, a nation falls; with many counselors, there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14 (New Living Translation)
“Leadership gains authority and respect when the voiceless poor are treated fairly.” Proverbs 29:14 (The Message Translation)
“Good leaders abhor wrongdoing of all kinds; sound leadership has a moral foundation.” Proverbs 16:12 (The Message Translation)
“A leader of good judgment gives stability.” Proverbs 29:4 (The Message Translation)
“It's the men who walk straight who will settle this land, the women with integrity who will last here.” Proverbs 2:21 (The Message Translation)
“When good people run things, everyone is glad.” Proverbs 29:2 (The Message Translation)
GOOD CITIZENS
“Makes Jesus your Lord proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God's emissaries for keeping order. It is God's will that by doing well, you might cure the ignorance of fools... Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.” 1 Peter 2:13-17 (The Message Translation)
“Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it's God's order. So live responsibly as a
citizen.” Romans 13:1 (The Message Translation)
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chron. 7:14 (New International Version)
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