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1 | Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 | Rom 13:1 | wilmap | 157441 | ||
Samuel Adams is known as "a true Christian and the father of the American Revolution." When he and others encouraged revolt against the government, did he violate the command of Romans 13:1? | ||||||
2 | Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 | Rom 13:1 | DocTrinsograce | 157445 | ||
Hi, Wilmap... This was a very serious issue for Christians at that time. However, if you know your American history well enough, you will find that King George III actually abandoned the colonies -- officially and formally -- before the revolt was declared (see the Declaration of Independence). Parliament, however, disagreed, since they had money invested in the colonies. Consequently, God dealt with this question before it became an issue that required their deeds to be in conflict with their conscience. In Him, Doc |
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3 | Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 | Rom 13:1 | wilmap | 157548 | ||
AH, What's up Doc? Can you explain how "God dealt with this question"? I'm not sure what God's role was in the American Revolution. I've been doing research since I read your comments, and am unable to find any facts to support your statements. Everything I read indicates that the British Empire was the "govererning authority" over the colonies. Additionally, I've learned that Sam Adams brewery was affected by British legislation, at times to its detriment, and this appears to have lead to much anomosity and hostility from Adams toward Britain. Yes, the love of money is the root of all sorts of injury, and attempting to reap by sowing in the soil of Satan's world will not yield Christlike fruitage. James said: "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves." (1:22) This is why such discussions are vital to our approved standing before God. At Romans 13, Paul gives clear and straight-forward counsel to Christians living under the Roman yoke, one far more oppressive than that of the British Empire on the colonies. Satan is the ruler of this materialistic world, and he has successfully mislead the overwhelming majority, including professed Christians, into believing their worship is acceptable to God, when in fact it is not. "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." (James 1:26,27) Mr. Adams had an unbridled tongue that did not "honor" and "respect" those in authority. He even went so far as to refuse a direct command to "pay Caesar what is Caesar's." Yes, he "was polluted by the world." We need to imitate the faith of one's like the apostle Paul, not worldly people like Sam Adams. Then our heavenly Father will exalt us in due time. I hope you'll agree that I'm only advocating the handling of God's word of truth correctly. Wilma |
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4 | Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 | Rom 13:1 | DocTrinsograce | 157549 | ||
Hi, Wilma... This has become a question from American History, rather than a Biblical question, so I will be brief. Note the line in the Declaration of Independence that says "He [King George III] has abdicated Government here..." Another thought: According to Romans 13 a government is to praise the righteous and punish the wicked. It is thought by many that when a government praises the wicked and punishes the righteous, that it has lost its authority under God. You are right, though, that modern Americans jump into rebellion too quickly. We don't see, for example, Daniel doing that sort of thing. Open rebellion was always the last option, although it might be a necessary one. I would suggest that a very valuable read on this topic would be Peter Marshal's "The Light and the Glory." He discusses this question in depth. In Him, Doc |
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