How diametrically opposite the Kingdom of Christ is indeed from that of the mortal,
Earthly governments! are far from the Government of Christ when it is claimed herein that Christ is an “anarchist” its plain what governance is choice.
it needs to be borne in mind that this is in relation to how all mortal governments
on Earth have operated. If one wishes to refer to the “Government of Christ” or the
“Kingdom of Christ” this is fine so long is one realizes that the Government of Christ
will in no sense be an actual government as they exist on Earth and are controlled by
mortals.
It needs to also be pointed out here that above in Jesus rebukes the
supposed “authority” of the Earthly “rulers”! Thus He says of them “You know that
those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great
ones exercise authority over them”—here is clear proof that just because mortals on
Earth may consider someone to be a “ruler” does not mean that God considers them
to be genuine rulers! In the eyes of God, those who are the greatest among men are
those who seek to serve their fellow men, not those who seek to be served by their
fellow men!ask not what government has and will do against you. Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh,
not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing
God. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,
knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance;
for you serve the Lord Christ. But he who does wrong will be repaid for
what he has done, and there is no partiality.
Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that
you also have a Master in heaven.
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Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters
worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may
not be blasphemed. And those who have believing masters, let them not
despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because
those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these
things.To Jubilee But, say you, it is a question of interest; and, if you can make it your
interest, you have the right to enslave another. Very well. And if he can
make it his interest, he has the right to enslave you.