Topics:<\/b> Authority; Dependence on God; Discipline; Fear; Gentleness; Government; Grace; Help; Kingdom of God; Protection; Tenderness<\/p>\n
References:<\/b> Psalm 91:4; Isaiah 43:2; Matthew 11:28\u201330; Romans 13:1\u20137; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Titus 3:1; Hebrews 12:11<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople want to be lightly governed by strong governments.\u201d I read that a long time ago in a Wall Street Journal<\/i> editorial, but it has stuck with me ever since.<\/p>\n
You\u2019ve wanted that since you were a small child. You wanted your dad to be big and strong and able to do anything you could think of\u2014except that, when he dealt with you, it had to be with gentleness and tenderness. You wanted a policeman on the corner tough enough to handle any neighborhood bully but who would also hoist you to his shoulders and help you find your parents when you got lost in the crowd.<\/p>\n
Lots of muscle with lots of restraint\u2014there\u2019s an innate yearning in almost all of us for that rare combination. When evil people rise up, we want a government with the clout to back them down. Yet we never want that clout turned on us.<\/p>\n
People want to be lightly governed by strong governments because that\u2019s how God governs. The omnipotent ruler of the universe is also the one who invites us tenderly: \u201cCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light\u201d (Matthew 11:28\u201330).<\/p>\n
\u2014Joel Belz, \u201cTender Toughness,\u201d World<\/i> (July 22, 2006)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Topics: Authority; Dependence on God; Discipline; Fear; Gentleness; Government; Grace; Help; Kingdom of God; Protection; Tenderness References: Psalm 91:4; Isaiah 43:2; Matthew 11:28\u201330; Romans 13:1\u20137; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Titus 3:1; Hebrews 12:11 \u201cPeople want to be lightly governed by strong governments.\u201d I read that a long time ago in a Wall Street Journal editorial, but … Continue reading “RULING
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