Christians have lived under every form of government and served Jesus Christ in their hearts. The Bible directs us to think about the state as a divine institution, with a calling to restrain evil and promote the good. We must honor the government, but also recognize its sinfulness and seek to influence it in proper directions. [... more]

The Bible teaches that Christians should pay taxes, even to corrupt governments, but not participate in the corruption of such a system. The concept of separation of church and state is discussed, and the importance of rendering to God the things that are God's is emphasized. [... more]