Does this mean that Jehovah's Witnesses are against all governments? Far from it! They obey the apostle Paul's counsel: "Let ever soul be in subjection to the superior authorities." They realize that as long as the present system lasts, those "superior authorities" exist by God's permission for maintaining a measure of order in human socieity. Thus, Jehovah's Witnesses pay their taxes, obey the laws, follow traffic ordinances, comply with registrations, and so forth. (Romans 13:1, 6. 7) Further, they follow Bible principles in being truthful and honest; showing love of neighbor, building a strong, moral family unit; and training their children to be exemplary citizens. In this way they pay back not only "Caesars things to Caesar, but God's things to God." (Luke 20:25; 1 Peter 2:13-17) Since God's Word shows that the governmental powers of this world are temporary, Jehovah's Witnesses prepare now for the fuller life. the real life, soon to be enjoyed under Christ's Kingdom rule. ( 1 Timothy 6:17-19) Though they will have part in overturning the powers of this world, the Witnesses experience reverential awe at what God's inspired Word, the Holy Bible, says, regarding the judgment Jehovah is about to execute at Armageddon. - ISAIAH26:20, 21; HEBREWS 12:28, 29.
Next time: REVELATION ITS GRAND CLIMAX AT HAND!/Chapter Thirty Nine - To the Final Battle!
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