Biblical Commands to South Africa
Pray
“I urge then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for . . . all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Repent
“If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
Expose evil
“Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness but rather expose them.” Ephesians 5:11
Improve the community
“. . . see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem is in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” Nehemiah 2:17
Seek justice
“...Stop doing wrong, learn to do right! Seek justice...” Isaiah 1:16-17
Oppose ungodly rulers
“. . . You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting.” Daniel 5:27
Uphold Christian standards
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Matthew 5:13
Disciple the nations
“. . . make disciples of all nations . . . teaching them to obey everything I have commanded ...” Matt 28:19-20
Select God-fearing leaders
“But select capable men from all the people - men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain - and appoint them as officials...” Exodus 18:21
We Want God to Bless our Nation
Therefore we want a civil government which:
- Recognises God as the highest source of authority.
- Applies Biblical principles as the foundation for all law.
- Is committed to upholding the right to life of the innocent including preborn babies.
- Shows love and concern for our neighbours by upholding human dignity and moral standards.
- Protects people from the exploitation and abuse of pornography.
- Effectively deters crime by prompt and appropriate punishment of criminals.
- Respects parental responsibility for the education of their children and therefore parental authority over schools, teachers and textbooks.
“See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase and the Lord your God will bless you in the land ... This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life so that you and your children may live.” Deuteronomy 30:19