042 | Model Right Attitudes Toward Authority

Hey Fellow Dads,

How should we relate to our authorities? What does the Bible teach us? Are we modeling these right attitudes and actions for our families?

Nathan

Books

• The Constitution of the United States of America and The Declaration of Independence, New, Revised Edition,published by Doubleday & Company, Inc.
• Democracy in America, by Alexis de Toqueville
• Pro-Life Kids, by Bethany Bomberger
• America’s God and Country, by William Federer
• The Bible Exposition Commentary, Vol. II, by Warren Wiersbe

Quotes

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”—The Declaration of Independence, in The Constitution of the United States of America and The Declaration of Independence, New, Revised Edition, Doubleday & Company, Inc.

“America is great because America is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.” –Alexis de Toqueville, Democracy in America, quoted in America’s God and Country

“God who gave us life gave us liberty. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are of the Gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that His justice cannot sleep forever.” –Thomas Jefferson, quoted in America’s God and Country. This quotation also appears on the northeast portico

“There is no place in America for this kind of violence, for any violence, ever. Period. No exceptions.”—President Joseph Biden

"No, I'm not going, and they'd better not ask me, because there is a certain fatality about presidential functions when I am present."—attributed to Robert Todd Lincoln

“[The word ‘prayers’] emphasizes the sacredness of prayer. We are praying to God; prayer is an act of worship, not just an expression of our wants and needs.”—Warren Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, Vol. II

“Thanksgiving should be an important ingredient in all of our prayers. In fact, sometimes we need to imitate David and present to God only thanksgiving with no petitions at all!” (see Psalm 103)—Wiersbe, Ibid.

“I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord’s side.”—President Abraham Lincoln, quoted in America’s God and Country

If you enjoyed this episode,

💡 See the show notes, including a list of Scriptures and other sources referenced in this episode at https://refreshpublishing.com/042-model-right-attitudes-toward-authorities
🎙️Please subscribe to the podcast so you can listen again next week!
✍🏻 Leaving a review is the best way to say "thanks" so that others can find the podcast, too! In Apple Podcast app, scroll down to the bottom of the episode list (right above the "About" section) and click the tiny link to "Write a Review."
➡️ Take a screenshot or click the "Share" button in your podcast app to let your friends know.
🧑🏻‍💻 Join the Facebook group
📧 Read more and subscribe to our newsletter at treasureboxbooks.com

 

Credits

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/roger-gabalda/patriotic-theme
License code: SPYRUQMTFGEBJHVW

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/pony-express
License code: ZUCYKOROVB4PRHZC