When God gave the Law to Moses, He included a specific prohibition against speaking reproachfully or disrespectfully of those who hold positions of authority. The reason for this is clear. These rulers and leaders are representatives of God. "There is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God" (Romans 13:1). The ruler is a "minister of God to thee for good" (Romans 13:4). Even though...
When God gave the Law to Moses, He included a specific prohibition against speaking reproachfully or disrespectfully of those who hold positions of authority. The reason for this is clear. These rulers and leaders are representatives of God. "There is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God" (Romans 13:1). The ruler is a "minister of God to thee for good" (Romans 13:4). Even though...