Rep. André Carson, an elected official from Indiana’s 7th District, believes that people who are involved in calling this present civil government (both Democrats and Republicans) to account are similar to Islamic terrorists. Here’s an exchange between Washington Times reporter Kerry Pickett and Carson:
KERRY PICKET: Do you think the people outside are generally dangerous or no?
REP. CARSON: Oh absolutely. I worked in homeland security. I’m from intelligence, and I’ll tell you, one of the largest threats to our internal security…. I mean terrorism has an Islamic face, but it really comes from racial supremacist groups. . . . It’s the kind of thing we keep a threat assessment on record [for].
PICKET: From groups like this?
REP. CARSON: Oh absolutely.
Does Carson offer any evidence of terrorist acts? No. He doesn’t have to since he believes that to question what this (his) government is doing is by definition a terrorist act. Criticism and the warning of removing someone from office through the electoral process are terrorist threats for the simple reason that government has become a god, and as such, “No other god can be put before it.” To criticize god, is to blaspheme and commit treason.
Rep. Carson needs a lesson in civil government from God’s perspective. God established civil government to be an avenger who brings wrath upon those who practice evil. The civil government’s power to use the sword is legitimate in certain limited cases. The Bible has mandated that the power of the sword is to keep the peace, to protect those who do what is right. Civil rulers are said to be “ministers of God” similar to the way pastors are “ministers of God.” They are God’s “deacons” in their designated governments, one ecclesiastical and the other civil.
Not all rulers live up to the honorable title of “minister.” Paul is speaking of the ideal. Not everyone who rules is ministering in the biblical sense: “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock … I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves men will arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after them” (Acts 20:28–30). What’s true in the church is equally true in civil government. Not every ruler who seizes power or who is elected to office will minister in a just way (e.g., Pontius Pilate, Herod, Hitler, etc.). Paul is describing what a ruler’s proper function is. The apostle is not making a moral judgment about any particular ruler or political policy. Rather, his words describe what civil governments ought to be and ought to do. Every ruler should seek to minister as Christ ministered.
Jesus called Herod “that fox” (Luke 13:32). Jesus was not calling the legitimacy of civil government into question. He was making a value judgment about the government of Herod. This shows that it is biblically proper to criticize a ruler. Of course, our own Constitution gives us that right in that we can petition the government for a “redress of grievances” (First Amendment) and vote anyone out of office for any reason.
The typical ruler of Jesus’ day was a tyrant. “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them” (Luke 22:25). The distinguishing characteristic of true leadership is that of a servant. The ministry of the civil magistrate does not exist to serve its own end; it’s not a god. The true minister (servant) exists to serve others, but never apart from the laws of God. This means that the citizenry should not appeal to the magistrate to govern outside his designated ministerial duties.
The rulers in the realm of civil government must rule according to God’s law, the standard of good and evil. No government has the freedom to rule by some arbitrary man‑centered standard of good and evil or the “will of the people.” The civil magistrate is a true minister when it operates according to biblical guidelines.
The additional duties of civil governments are the well ordering of society and the maintaining of peace so that Christians are free to worship God, unhindered by forces hostile to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The State has the duty to preserve law and order so that the Church is free to spread the gospel of peace. The civil government must be made to realize that there is no real peace without the presence of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. This climate of peace can only be accomplished by administering justice and righteousness to everyone. Justice and righteousness are defined in terms of God’s law. Civil rulers are commissioned to represent God as the judge. They act in such a capacity when they punish those who do evil (i.e., break God’s laws), as well as publicly commend those who do good (cf. Rom. 13:3–4).
Gary is a graduate of Western Michigan University (1973) and earned his M.Div. at Reformed Theological Seminary in 1979. Author of countless essays, news articles, and more than 27 book titles, he also hosts The Gary DeMar Show, and History Unwrapped—both broadcasted and podcasted. Gary has lived in the Atlanta area since 1979 with his wife, Carol. They have two married sons and are enjoying being grandparents to their grandsons, Calvin and Paul. Gary and Carol are members of Midway Presbyterian Church (PCA).
When Daniel interpreted the "Tree Dream for King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel said the "Most High" is sovereign over all the kingdoms of the earth and sets as rulers the lowliest (Basest, corrupt, etc) of men . This is an excellent example of the king of elected officials that come to power.
Carson is an example of the government class spoken about when King Nebuchadnezzar had Daniel interpret his dreams. In the "Tree Dream" Daniel 4:17>> It says the "Most High" is sovereign over the kingdoms of the earth ………and sets over them the lowliest (Basest, corrupt, ect.) of men. Carson is a perfect example of the lowliest of men.
Rep. André Carson is an example of the government class spoken about when King Nebuchadnezzar had Daniel interpret his dreams. In the "Tree Dream" Daniel 4:17>> It says the "Most High" (YAHWEH) is sovereign over the kingdoms of the earth ………and sets over them the lowliest (Basest, corrupt, ect.) of men. Carson is a perfect example of the lowliest of men.
You also recall that Satan offered all of the Kingdoms to Christ if Christ would worship Satan. Jesus did not refute Satan's claim of control (NOT Sovereignty) over the kingdoms. As the US turns away from YAHWEH we will get more Andre' Carsons.
Interesting crowd Gary.
Every time I read of some elected serpent calling Americans "terrorists" because we find fault with the government, I am at a loss for words to understand how someone like that stays in office, not to mention ever got elected. We the People had better wake up in sufficient numbers or those leftists in office will control us all.
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"The typical ruler of Jesus’ day was a tyrant."
Why the qualifier "of Jesus' day?" Indeed let us bring down the political gods, but it will be difficult to do so if we fail to recognize them. The typical ruler of our day right here in "God bless the USA" is a tyrant, the anointed of the Christian right, GWB II, one of the worst.
Anytime a ruler arrogates power not rightfully his he is practicing tyranny. GWB II did that in spades, both by trashing the Constitution and gross violation of scriptural limitations on governing authority. I fear as long as American Vision diminishes this truth by adding these kinds of qualifiers, the message is relegated to being only an abstract concept.
There are currently non-American forces upon American soil, attacking men, women, and children, burning, killing, and destroying citizens property. While this Government stands by and allows it to happen, Obamas minions are not just allowing it, they are encouraging it. There can be no higher form of treason, than to allow an invading force to attack and murder those lawful citizens whom you choose to call your enemy. There can be no more despicable act of tyranny committed by a President, than that being committed today. No matter where you seek its definition, the answer to this is the same, America has been invaded by outside armed forces, and the President is supporting it. The answer is High Treason by acts of war.
As freighting as this may sound, Bush=Tyranny Obama=EVIL.
Keep one thing in mind. "Those who would embrace the media, are those not fond of the truth."
Romans 13 tells us to honor the sovereign ruler. According to the constitution, the people are the sovereign and the government works for us. The people in the positions of power have proven themselves to be unprofitable servants.
"Resistance to tyranny is service to God. — James Madison
I beleave in God and if you don`t one day you will wish you had.
soon it will be time to take up arms and you better fight like your life depends on it.or wake up in a fema camp or death camp they call it.i vote for bullets to. buddy.
I Personally think that we need to get rid of all the politicians and president. and let women and construction workers run the country. We couldn't do much worse than whats being done now.
I do study the Bible at home chapter and verse with Shepherds Chapel for at least ten years and my eyes have been opend to TRUTH.There is a lot of false teaching many people are being decieved.GOD SAID I HAVE FORETOLD YOU ALL THINGS HAVE YOU READ IT.Keep an eye on what is going on in the middle east.Reading the Bible is like reading tomorrows newspaper.Thank you for your article and GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE ALWAYS.
hay i have ben watchen aurther murey several years my self.i just got direct tv and cant find him now do you know what channel he moght be on..buddy
Our problem is that all politicians and civil leaders don't READ the bible. They rule with an iron hand and woe to them that are in defiance. We need to turn this nation back to God and if I am considered a terrorist because I believe that…then so be it. I am a Christian first then an American. God gave me my freedom of choice, and speech and of thought, so did the constitution and I will continue to shout with my voice until they put an end to be!
I second that.GOD BLESS YOU. I WILL DIE ON MY FEET BEFORE I'LL LIVE ON MY KNEES.
What's wrong with the concept of "Bullets, not ballots?" What don't the American People not understand about the phrase "Lock and Load?" How can 500 people control 280 million Americans? (I don't count illegal aliens–they don't matter). Why are we putting up with these slime turds? Look at the gorillas the head gorilla surrounds himself with-would you want any one of them marrying y our daughter or handling your finances?
"God established civil government to be an avenger who brings wrath upon those who practice evil. The civil government's power to use the sword is legitimate in certain limited cases."
Thank you Gary. Sometimes I wonder if you and I were "separated at birth".
"God established civil government to be an avenger who brings wrath upon those who practice evil. The civil government's power to use the sword is legitimate in certain limited cases."
Thank you Gary. Sometimes I wonder if you and I were "separated at birth".