Elephant in the Room --- Government vs. Godly Values

Published: Aug. 18, 2021, 5:37 p.m.

b'John Sullivan (FBC Trustee + Deacon) - Daniel 7:1-3, 9-10, 13-14; Matthew 4:1-11; 26:62-64; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Mark 10:23-31, 35, 41-45; John 18:36; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:13-17; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; Titus 3:1-2\\n\\xa0\\nWe are called to follow Jesus even in the face of our changing culture. As His followers we must ask the question, "What does the Bible say?" as we make our decisions and form our beliefs on today\'s current issues.\\xa0\\nIn this episode we will tackle...Government vs. Godly Values. We will discover what God\'s Word says about it.\\xa0\\nElephant in the RoomDiscussing Issues Everyone is Facing and Nobody is Talking About\\nGovernment vs. Godly ValuesI. The Kingdom of Heaven vs. the Kingdoms of MenPrincipal 1: Jesus is greater than any human systemPrincipal 2: Merely human systems belong to SatanPrincipal 3: The Kingdom of Heaven is an "Upside Down" Kingdom\\nII. How to Live in the Kingdoms of Men as a Subject of the Kingdom of HeavenPrincipal 1: Obey the law, and be subject to the authoritiesPrincipal 2: But let the Gospel be your guidePrincipal 3: You must decrease, that He may increase\\nIII. TakeawaysTakeaway 1: Shoot your tv (or throw away your phone)Takeaway 2: Start with yourself, and expand outwardsTakeaway 3: Be clear, and remember whose subject you are'