Concordia Theological Monthly
Article Title
Publication Date
7-1-1950
Document Type
Article
Keywords
christian, government, democracy, citizen, justice, evil, righteousness, sovereignty, luther
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Abstract
The form of government under which we live is a democracy. "Democracy" means rule by the people. It means that sovereignty in a democracy is vested in the people, and "sovereignty" means supreme power. We, the people of the United States, are the sovereigns of this nation. The Government officials in Washington, in our State capitals, and in the seats of our municipal governments are our agents and delegates bound to respect the will of the people. But this also means that the people are responsible for the attitude and actions of their government. Every privilege has a corresponding responsibility, and God will hold the American people responsible for the exercise of this sovereignty.
Disciplines
Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)
Proverbs 19:5;
Submission Cost
Free
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Recommended Citation
Rehwinkel, A. M.
(1950)
"The Christian and Government,"
Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 21, Article 48.
Available at:
https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol21/iss1/48
