Crowns Quote by Samuel Rutherford
“When the supreme magistrate will not execute the judgment of the Lord, those who made him supreme magistrate, under God, who have under God, sovereighn liberty to dispose of crowns and kingdoms, are to execute the judgment of the Lord, when wicked men make the law of God of none effect.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Divine Right of Kings, 1650
Argues that ultimate authority belongs to God; human judges must enforce divine judgment when earthly powers fail.
In simple terms: God's law supersedes human law.
Key Takeaway
Uphold divine principles over corrupt authority.
Themes
theology
politics
law
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- church governance
- revolutionary thought
Key Concepts
divine sovereignty
judicial duty
moral law
Questions to Reflect On
- What is the role of conscience in law?
- Can divine authority justify rebellion?
A Different Perspective
Human institutions may resist divine mandates.
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