“Human unity and organization should be desired and valued, if that unity aligns with God’s purposes. Unfortunately, flawed humans often unite around causes that oppose God. Outwardly, such unity appears to provide strength, security, progress and success. No permanent progress exists when God is denied His rightful place as the sovereign center of life.
Adam and Eve sinned in the garden by seeking independence from God – the “freedom” to determine their own destiny. In Genesis 11, humanity organized to commit the same sin. We often do not recognize our more subtle attempts for personal autonomy and refusal to yield to our Creator. When we elevate our thoughts and will above God’s, we build our own towers, which will also fall. Human attempts to usurp authority that belongs only to God will fail, whether immediately or ultimately. God’s will and ways always prevail.”
-Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) notes 11/11/2020
When we believe we can fix the world through government programs we are involving ourselves in an effort to usurp God. Jesus never said his kingdom would be brought about by government. Any Christian who wishes to help the poor could do so more effectively with less government programs and more money in their pocket to share with those closest to them. The problems of our world were not meant to be solved by Caesar but by Christ working in and through individuals.
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