God is very mindful of the need for government to manage civil affairs. He is also very mindful of the reality that people with political power may be tempted to exploit that power for personal purposes. This is why the bible lays out guidelines for leaders and their constituencies so that they can conduct the business of government without graft and dissention.
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RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT AND POLITICIANS |
COMMENTARY: These behaviors apply to everyone — including politicians.
COMMENTARY: Christian Nationalists are famous for creating and reciting conspiracy theories. These are the equivalent of false doctrines and myths which cause division which is designed to attract uneducated, fearful people to Christian Nationalism and support its leaders with money and votes.
COMMENTARY: Christian Nationalists freely and often criticize liberal politicians and call them disparaging names. These are warnings not to speak, or even think bad things about political leaders. One reason is that whatever you say might somehow be reported to that leader. This creates division which is destructive to the collegiality necessary for democratic government. Another reason is that bad reports about politicians create doubt about political leaders in the minds of constituents who may choose to vote instead for a Christian Nationalist candidate. |