The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Romans 13

As I have too often mentioned here before on this matter:

1. The reading of Rom 13 IN CONTEXT; near and far, using the "Analogy of Faith" cannot justify the "blind and complete obedience" view of some... e.g., those referenced regarding the mandates given during the Covid19 debacle.

2. In the U.S., we have a Constitution to which ALL government officials are to give allegiance and swear to uphold, obey and defend. The actions taken by the majority of governors, mayors, et al was contrary to the Constitution. Thus the 'magistrate(s)' overstepped their allowed authority and trampled upon the freedoms of men as guaranteed by that Constitution and therefore obedience to their mandates were illegal and non-binding and even more so, worthy of disobedience of the people.

A Christian can stand on Scripture alone and be assured that the above quotes by Waldron are inline with true biblical doctrine concerning the Magistrate, IMO.