Safety, Security, and State-Worship

What does the Bible say about the role of government? Are there any specific provisions in the Law of God about safety, security, and law-enforcement? What is the proper role of civil government in the law of God? Is it to provide safety and security? How should the laws be enforced in a Christian society? The answers to these questions would take many more episodes, but we want to look at one particular aspect of them: social safety and security, and the role of civil government. Recommended Reading: Joel McDurmon, 1 Samuel: In the Midst of Your Enemies (coming soon to the American Vision Library!)