A GOVERNMENT THAT WILL MEET THE CHALLENGE / "Of . . . Peace There Shall Be No End"

 The United Nations is promoting the concept of "global citizenship." Goals included encouraging international, respecting human rights, and protecting our planet.  The reason? As expressed by Maher Nasser in the UN Chronicle, "climate change, organized crime, rising inequalities, unresolved conflicts, mass displacement of people, global terrorism, infectious diseases, and similar threats do not recognize . . . borders."

 Others have gone even further, advocating a world government.  They include the Italian philosopher, poet and statesman Dante (1265-1321) and they physicist Albert Einstein ( 1879-1955). Dante believed that peace could not last in a politically divided world.  A "kingdom divided against itself comes to ruin," he said, quoting Jesus Christ. -LUKE 11:17.

Shortly after World War II, which saw the use of two atomic bombs. Albert Einstein wrote and open letter to the General Assembly of the United Nations.  "The United Nations" he said, "must act with utmost speed to create the necessary conditions for international security by layng the foundations for a real world government."

But could the politicians who would make up such a powerful government be immune to corruption, incompetence, and oppression? (Note: No! Because Satan is ruling the world and rules them to do what he wants them to do.)  Or would they be just as prone to those dark traits as others have been?  (Note: Just look at this world, what is happening to everyone and tell me. I see it all. I am realistic and I don't wear rose colored glasses, nor do I have my head up my butt. Just telling it like it is)  These questions call to mind the words of British historian  Lord Acton, who said: "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely." 

Note: People who believe in this government needs to open their eyes to see what is going on and smell the corruption, greed,  dishonesty, etc. Because this government will be done away with never to exist again!  YES!  Amen! 

Even so, if the human family is to enjoy true peace and harmony, we have to be united. But how can that goal be achieved?  Is it even realistic?  The Bible's answer is yes. It can and will be achieved. How? Not by a world government made up of corruptible politicians. Rather, it will be a government of God's making. What is more, that government will express his right to rule over his creation. What is that government? The Bible even gives its name-"the Kingdom of God," or God's Kingdom. - LUKE 4:43.

Next time: A GOVERNMENT THAT WILL MEET THE CHALLENGE - "LET YOUR KINGDOM COME'

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