40 Important Bible Verses About Politics

Discussing politics in Christendom is a very contested topic to bring up, and that is because some Christians perceive that as Christ followers we are to to stay clear from anything that is in connection to the world. But in the right order of things, to be subject to authority and to governing laws is part of out responsibility from God, bearing it in mind that our allegiance is first to God, then to those in Government authorities. Seeing that our citizenship is not of this world, we have been advised by Christ to respect those in authorities and and also carry out our obligations to the Country.

We all have equal fundamental right to vote our choice of candidate during elections, and as Christians, we are to unanimously seize those election opportunities to vote in godly people into the Governmental system, those who will rule fairly and righteously and at the same time bring the people close to God. The Bible made us understand that when the righteous rules, the people rejoice. Godly rulers bring peace and stability into Country and above all, the expand the kingdom of God through their leadership. So let us try to be politically correct Christians, involving God in every step of the way and most importantly not forgetting that we first owe God our loyalty. Join us in this article as we explore some important Bible verses regarding the subject matter of God’s view on Politics.

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What Does The Bible Say About Politics?

The Bible tells us that God pays attention on righteousness, justice and fairness in leadership, that is why he choose leaders like Moses, Joshua and King David to guild and rule the people of Israelites. He gave them the heart to become godly rulers, to rule with love, sincerity and also be loyal to him. And God have made his mind clear to us in various scriptures concerning our role in obeying those in authority as rulers.

The book of Romans 13:1-2 says “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Whosoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those that do so will bring judgement on themselves”. This passage of the Bible distinctly reveals God’s mind to us concerning those in authority. We’ve been implored by God to respect those in authority and do what is right.

Let us also see the book of Mark 12:15-17 “Shall we give, or shall we not? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. And they brought it. And he said unto them, whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar’s. And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s. And they were marveled at him. Here are some Bible verses that will guild us in answering questions that concerns leadership;

Bible Verses About Politics

1. Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. – Romans 13:1
2. When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan. – Proverbs 29:2
3. I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. – 1 Timothy 2:1-2
4. He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8
5. Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. – Proverbs 14:34
6. So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s. – Matthew 22:21
7. Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. – 1 Peter 2:13-14
8. Endow the king with your justice, O God, the royal son with your righteousness. May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. – Psalm 72:1-2
9. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. – Isaiah 9:6-7
10. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. – Romans 13:6-7
11. Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good. – Titus 3:1
12. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. – Proverbs 31:8-9
13. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper. – Jeremiah 29:7
14. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. – Matthew 5:9
15. In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. – Proverbs 21:1
16. Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. – Psalm 33:12

Bible Verses About Wicked Government

1. Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. – Psalm 2:10-11
2. He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. – Daniel 2:21
3. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? … You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. – Matthew 5:13-14
4. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:12
5. Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. – Psalm 82:3-4
6. 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 I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14
7. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these. – Mark 12:30-31
8. Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. – Isaiah 1:17
9. This is what the Lord says: Do what is just and right. Rescue from the hand of the oppressor the one who has been robbed. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless or the widow, and do not shed innocent blood in this place. – Jeremiah 22:3
10. Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. – Hebrews 13:17
11. See, a king will reign in righteousness and rulers will rule with justice. – Isaiah 32:1

Bible Verses about Bad Political Leaders

1. This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. Do not plot evil against each other. – Zechariah 7:9-10
2. I said to myself, ‘God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed. – Ecclesiastes 3:17 
3. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. – Philippians 3:20
4. Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king – 1 Peter 2:17
5. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33
6. I will clothe him with your robe And strengthen him with your belt; I will commit your responsibility into his hand. He shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem And to the house of Judah. The key of the house of David I will lay on his shoulder; So he shall open, and no one shall shut; And he shall shut, and no one shall open. – Isaiah 22:21-22
7. and said to him, ‘Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.’ But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, ‘Give us a king to judge us.’ So Samuel prayed to the LORD. And the LORD said to Samuel, “Heed the voice of the people in all that they say to you; for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them. – 1 Samuel 8:5-7
8. At the end of the days I, Nebuchadnezzar, lifted my eyes to heaven, and my reason returned to me, and I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored him who lives forever, for his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation. Daniel 4:34
9. But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than men. – Acts 5:29-32
10. You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings, and brought you to Myself. Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. – Exodus 19:4-5
11. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. – Titus 3:9
12. But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. – Luke 22:26
13. Jesus answered, “You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above. Therefore the one who delivered Me to you has the greater sin.” – John 19:11