Great man Quote by Russell M. Stendal
““system of Leviathan dominates. Right now, Leviathan is running a great many Christian groups. Leviathan is the system of this world. It runs the governments of this world. Let’s take a look at this system of Leviathan. What is the beauty of his order? When things go wrong here on earth, it seems good to have someone in charge to resolve the issues. Israel had the same problem. They wanted a king like all the other nations. They wanted someone visible who would give them orders and settle their problems. On that occasion, this is what the Lord said to Samuel: Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee, for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me that I should not reign over them (1 Samuel 8:7). In the order of the Lord, He is the head and no one can harm Him or replace Him.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: 1 Samuel 8:7 (Old Testament) and modern commentary
The passage critiques the desire for human governance over divine rule, warning that seeking earthly kingship replaces God’s authority with worldly systems.
In simple terms: People often replace divine guidance with human power.
Key Takeaway
Beware of substituting earthly authority for higher principles.
Themes
authority
faith
politics
human nature
divine sovereignty
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
scriptural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- government formation
- social movements
- personal belief systems
Key Concepts
theocracy
political power
spiritual obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust human institutions over higher principles?
- What are the risks of replacing divine guidance with human authority?
A Different Perspective
Human desire for visible leadership can lead to loss of spiritual autonomy.
