God assuming government into His own hands
We find God assuming the government into His own hands. He had
set up authority in the earth and especially in Israel. Directed by
His word in judgment and armed with His authority, the judges in
Israel had borne the name of God (Elohim). But none would
understand or deal righteously. All the foundations of the earth
were out of course. All magistrates had received power and
authority of God — the Jewish, His word also; but even these would
not know or understand. They were men, and would die like men, and
fall like one of the uncircumcised princes of this world. God who
had given the authority judged among the gods — He must have
righteousness. This judgment the Spirit of prophecy then calls for
in the understanding one. "Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou
shalt inherit all nations."
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