A Word in Season, Volume 2 by Rousas John Rushdoony

The world is in rebellion against that government. From these rebels and revolutionists, we hear much talk about 'peace,' and a great deal of hostility to government. But Isaiah tied the two together: 'Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end.' True peace, in other words, is a product of true government. When there is true law and order, then there is also true peace. Abolish law and order, and you abolish peace and create a situation of revolutionary warfare and anarchy. By abandoning Christ as Savior and King, by abandoning His government and peace, we are moving into a world of perpetual warfare. We are engaged in 'perpetual warfare for perpetual peace' because we are seeking it without Christ. The old hymn states it best: Joy to the world! The Lord is come: Let earth receive her King. But the invitation of the song is then personal: 'Let every heart prepare Him room.' We all long for godly law and order, for His government and peace. It must begin first of all in our own hearts. Most people are waiting for their husbands, wives, children, neighbors, for all the rest of the world to be Christian, so that they can enjoy the luxury and peace of a godly world without any personal conversion, but there is no peace, says Scripture, to the wicked. But every man can know the peace of His government here and now, and in the face of all problems, if their hearts prepare Him room.

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