Uphold Jehovah's Sovereignty! -Conclusion of JEHOVAH HAS THE RIGHT TO RULE

Satan has created nothing. Consequently, he has no rightful claim to universal rulership. In rebelling against Jehovah's sovereignty, he and the first human couple acted arrogantly.  (Jeremiah 10:23)  True, as creatures with free will, they could choose independence from God. But did that give them the right to do so?  No. Free will will enables people to make many appropriate choices daily.  However, it does not entitle them to rebel against their Creator and Life-Giver.  Clearly, taking a stand against Jehovah is a misuse of free will. As humans, our place is under Jehovah's righteous rule.   

Note: Actually, Satan created all kinds of problems, immorality, greed, corruptness, diseases, everything bad that anyone could come up with, Satan has created, even some things that may seem good, but only to keep people away from God, is the bad boy himself, Satan. 

Jehovah is the rightful Sovereign for yet another reason.  He exercises his authority with perfect justice.  He declares:  "I am Jehovah, the One showing loyal love, justice, and righteousness in the earth, for these things  I take delight."  (Jeremiah 9:24)  He does not look to any written code of law made by imperfect men as a basis for determining what is just and fair. His perfect sense of justice emanates from his own being, and on that basis, he provided written laws for humans.  "Righteousness and justice are the foundation of [his]throne," so we  can be confident that all of his laws, principles, and decisions are righteous.  (Psalm 89:14; 119:128)  In contrast, despite his allegation that Jehovah's sovereignty is deficient, Satan has been unable to produce a world wherein justice always prevails.

Moreover, Jehovah is the rightful Sovereign because he has the knowledge and wisdom needed to care for the universe. Consider, for example, the fact that God enabled his Son to heal diseases that doctors could not cure.  (Matthew 4:23, 24; Mark 5:25-29)  From Jehovah's standpoint, this was no miracle.  He understands the processes involved and has the ability to undo any damage.  The same is true with regard to his ability to raise the dead and prevent natural disasters. 

The world under Satan's influence is still searching for a way to settle national and international disputes.  Jehovah alone has the wisdom to bring about world peace. (Isaiah 2:3, 4;54:13)  As we learn of Jehovah's knowledge and wisdom, we feel as did the apostle Paul, who wrote under inspiration:  "O the depth of God's riches and wisdom and knowledge!  How unsearchable are his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are!" - Romans 11:33.  

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