The kingdom of God is not a democracy. It does not work on the principle of majority or consensus. These are ideas of the world.
God is alone the all wise, perfect and sovereign King. In His kingdom there is submission. He has instituted the principle of submission not because He wants to lord over us or be a dictator. Rather, because of His loving kindness toward us, He eagerly desires to guide the humble and submissive ones to His perfect and good plans. For did not God Himself say, "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts?" (Isa. 55:9)
To the authority which God in His sovereignty institutes whether to parents, the pastor, our boss or our leaders in government, it is His desire that we submit and honor them. (1Pet. 2:13-15) We must never speak ill of them, even if they are doing evil. Instead with reverence we must lift them before God for His working. This is the principle of God's word and obedience to it pleases God. Be assured, it will go well with you. (Eph. 6:3)
In a world where we are so used to having our vote, expressing our opinions, fighting for our rights, etc. we use the ways of the world to deal with issues. Oh that as redeemed ones of the Lord, we would increasingly submit and depend on God who rules with all power and authority. Oh if we were to only adopt His ways and not the ways of the world. The Bible promises us that because we put our trust in Him, we will not be put to shame. (Rom. 10:11)
Humble or submit yourself under the mighty hand of God therefore and He will lift you up at the proper time. (1Pet. 5:6)
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