Kingdom Principles

Kingdom Principles

However, when reading the constitution of the Kingdom of God as documented in the Scriptures, it always says, “I, the Lord, say…” Like every other governmental system, every kingdom has a constitution. The constitution of any nation has to do with the man ner in which the government of that nation is organized, particular ly with regard to the way sovereign power is exercised. It embodies the basic laws and principles that guide that government and lays out the specific powers and duties of that government in relation both to the people and to other nations and governments. A consti tution also delineates, guarantees, and protects the specific rights of the people who live under its jurisdiction. Regardless of the type of government, a constitution is estab lished by whoever exercises power. In a totalitarian state or a dicta torship, the supreme leader, along with a ruling elite of cronies appointed by him, determine the laws and conditions under which the people live—laws usually designed for their own benefit and enrichment at the people’s expense. In a republic or democracy, on the other hand, power lies with the people. They elect leaders to represent them and then petition those leaders to enact laws and policies that will benefit the elec torate. In a democracy the leaders are answerable to the people. Those who fail to perform adequately or who violate the people’s trust can be voted out and replaced. Through their elected leaders, the people establish their own constitution. As noted earlier, a kingdom is different. In a kingdom all power resides in the king. It is the king, therefore, who establishes the con stitution for his kingdom. The constitution of a kingdom is the doc umented will, purposes, and intent of the king. It expresses the king’s personal desires for his kingdom and sets out the principles under which the kingdom will operate as well as establishing the manner and conditions of how the king will relate to his people and they to him. A kingdom constitution is stamped with the essence of the nature, character, and personality of the king. This is why it is

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