The daily news bubbles over with carnage and shocking acts of violence. In September 2024 in central England, an 80-year-old man was allegedly killed by a boy of 14 (BBC, September 5, 2024). Brutal rapes and murders continue in India (MSN, October 6, 2024).
Deuteronomy 18:18 tells of an unnamed prophet whom God would use to proclaim His message—and the New Testament clearly demonstrates that prophet’s identity.
The Apostle Paul’s encouragement for Christians to pray for our leaders—even at their worst—shows how God expects us to respect authority in our Christian walk.