God Appoints Rulers: What The Bible Says About Kings, Authority And God's Sovereignty
Does God appoint rulers? Discover what the Bible says about kings, authority, good and bad rulers, and why we must pray for leaders. Daniel 2:21, Romans 13:1 Explained. It is common for people to spew hatred against their leaders. It may be for race, religion, ideology or whatever. Even the media gets divided between likes and dislikes. But what is the biblical position for Christians to adhere to. Throughout history, God appointed rulers, even tyrants and dictators to work his purposes through them. Daniel told the arrogant emperor Nebuchadnezzar, ”The Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He will, and sets up over it the lowest of men.” He further told him, “You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like cattle. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High is ruler over the kingdom of men, and He gives it to anyone He wishes.” (Daniel 4:17, 32). We are...