It is not you whom they have rejected, but it is I whom they have rejected from being king over them.—1 Sam. 8:7.
Through
the prophet Samuel, Israel demanded a visible, human king. Jehovah
told Samuel to grant their request. Although Jehovah permitted Israel
to have a visible king, he warned them that rule by a human king
would come at a price. (1 Sam. 8:9-18) History demonstrated the
truth of Jehovah’s warning. Being ruled by a human king led to
serious problems for Israel, especially when that king proved
unfaithful. With that example of Israel in mind, it is not surprising
that throughout the ages, government in the hands of humans who do
not know Jehovah has failed to bring permanent good results. True,
some politicians invoke God’s blessing on their efforts to achieve
peace and security, but how can God bless those who do not submit to
his way of ruling?—Ps. 2:10-12. w10
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