This is a thought-provoking reflection on the meaning and purpose of government, as revealed in the Scriptures. The author argues that human governments are part of God's plan for the redemption and renewal of the world, and that they have a specific role to play in upholding justice, promoting peace, and protecting the vulnerable. He challenges common assumptions about the nature and limits of government, and offers a vision of society that is based on the principles of love, mercy, and righteousness. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the relationship between faith and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.