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li0scc0 said:
Perhaps a contrast between the Biblical God and one who plays god on earth. Between the comfort of the Biblical God and a man who proclaims a mandate, who touts himself a chosen of the almighty.
Are you suggesting that President George W. Bush believes and has therefore touted himself as "a chosen of the almighty"? Of course, every leader of every country/nation has been chosen by the Almighty.


Romans 13:1-7 (ASV) Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the [powers] that be are ordained of God.[/b_color:yellow] Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil. Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing. Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.



Therefore, as long as President George W. Bush mandates anything; again his authority to "mandate" is very restricted and generally must be first approved by Congress) which is not contrary to biblical law and/or principle (not that which is opposed to one's personal opinion or political affiliation), he is to be honored, respected and obeyed by all who profess to be Christians.

In His Grace,

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simul iustus et peccator

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