Virtual Reality: Week 5
Real Government
Declaration
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary
for one people to dissolve the political bands which have
connected them with another, and to assume among the
powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which
the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a
decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they
should declare the causes which impel them to the
separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all
men are created equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Constitution
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more
perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility,
provide for the common defense, promote the general
Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and
our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for
the United States of America.
Gettysburg
“…that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of
freedom—and that government of the people, by the people,
for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
God
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the
government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince
of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace
there will be no end.”
Isaiah 9:6-7a (NIV)
V______________: almost or nearly as described, but not
completely or according to strict definition.
Government:
Virtual:________________________________________
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Real: ___________________________________
God’s will concerning Human government
"Obey the government, for God is the one who put it there.
All governments have been placed in power by God. So those
who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey
God, and punishment will follow."
Romans 13:1-2 (NLT)
“For the Lord’s sake, accept all authority—the king as head
of state, 14 and the officials he has appointed. For the king
has sent them to punish all who do wrong and to honor those
who do right. 15 It is God’s will that your good lives should
silence those who make foolish accusations against you. 16
You are not slaves; you are free. But your freedom is not an
excuse to do evil. You are free to live as God’s slaves. 17
Show respect for everyone. Love your Christian brothers and
sisters. Fear God. Show respect for the king.”
1 Peter 2:13-17 (NLT)
1. Recognize God _________________ authority.
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2. Recognize that God has ______________ authority.
3. R____________ the love of God for the people in
government.
Perspective/action changes: ______________________