Government: Where’s My Allegiance?

We live in an age in America (or many other places, for that matter) where unbridled criticism of the government is the norm. If our candidate or party is not in office, we feel free to cast aspersions. Whether or not the criticism is warranted, we must ask the question, “As Christians, what is to be our attitude toward those in authority?” Other than for ancient Israel, the Bible does not prescribe a specific form of government. Nonetheless, much is said about how we should behave toward all government, regardless of form. If our allegiance is toward the proper party, our attitudes and behaviors should follow. Listen as pastor Don Ebel of Bethel Baptist church in Portland, Oregon, explores what the Bible teaches about good citizenship.