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09/18/2013 - We should pray for our authorities – Part 1
André Soares
According to the Bible, at the beginning of its political formation the nation of Israel established itself by means of a theocratic government where all powers (legislative, executive and judiciary) were exercised by prophets and judges, who were raised and anointed by God to accomplish great feats and become leaders in State affairs.
Moved by the desire to imitate other peoples, the Israelite nation rejected that model of theocratic government that had been ordered by God (I Samuel 8:5). The popular outcry distressed prophet Samuel, leader of the time, urging him to pray to the Lord. And God said: “Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.” (I Samuel 8:7)
Then the first election took place upon which occasion the people had the chance to choose their representative: Saul, the first king of Israel (I Samuel 10:20).
In my next text, I will continue this story and talk about the importance of the authorities being constituted by God.
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09/18/2013 - We should pray for our authorities – Part 1
André Soares
According to the Bible, at the beginning of its political formation the nation of Israel established itself by means of a theocratic government... -
02/19/2013 - The secret of Jesus’ ministry
André Soares
Jesus, as the Son of God, apparently would not need to get up early in the morning, as we read in Mark 1:35, and pray to the Sovereign. But the... -
02/11/2013 - The Decalogue as an ethical principle of law – Part II
André Soares
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02/04/2013 - The Decalogue as an ethical principle of law – Part I
André Soares
According to the book of Exodus, chapter 20, after descending from Mount Sinai, Moses presented people with the Decalogue, known as the Ten... -
01/29/2013 - Enthusiasm as a gift to God
André Soares
"This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118: 24 The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek...
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