There is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God…. For [the ruler] is God's servant to do you good" (Romans 13:1,4).

For kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness" (1 Timothy 2:2). Prayer is the most tangible expression of trust in God.

When we consider some of the evil tyrants and dictators that have reigned, as well as some of the weak and foolish men who have held high office, even in this century, we are amazed to learn that they have ruled in the sovereign will of God. But that is what Scripture tells us.

God not only determines who governs, He also rules in the decisions that they make. Proverbs 16:33 says, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

We should take more seriously our responsibility to pray for the leaders of our government that they will make wise decisions.

our innate tendency to think our country is always right. We assume that God will bless our side with victory. The Bible does not support such a view. In fact, according to biblical history, God sometimes uses an evil nation to punish another one, then in turn punishes the first nation for its sin.

The so-called sovereign nations of the world are not truly sovereign. They are nothing more than instruments in the hand of God to accomplish His will:

The idea that religion and politics don't mix was invented by the Devil to keep Christians from running their own country.

Let them all go to hell, except the people, and then, when they come to power, we must be dam cautious to see what they will become.

it is much easier to be the opposition to a government than to run the government yourself.

Marshall made his decision, now let him enforce it.

Our government sprang from and was made for the people -- not the people for the government. To them it owes an allegiance from them it must derive its courage, strength, and wisdom.