This World's Kingdom

The Church Not to Be Involved in World's Kingdoms

Knowing God’s Kingdom would come in the future, neither Jesus nor the Apostles interfered with earthly rulers. On the contrary, they taught the Church to submit to these earthly powers even though they often suffered their abuse. Jesus’ followers are taught to obey the laws of the land unless they conflict with God’s laws (Acts 4:19; 5:29). They pay their taxes and are law-abiding (Matthew 22:21).

However, though man's governments are permitted by God, the Church should not get involved with politics. The saints of God should let their light shine, but it is not our mission now to help the world improve its government. Jesus himself said,
“My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight” (John 18:36).

We are heirs of a heavenly Kingdom (Luke 12:32), and will bless the world from above during the Millennium. We should point forward to the promised Kingdom of God and its blessings. Then it will be our privilege to work for the blessing and uplift of the world.