Page:The Net of Faith.pdf/581



(:Even the worst ruler must appeal to his people by virtue of his Opposition to evil powers. He must speak in terms of justice done even to the least subject of his realm. He is, unwittingly, comparing his rule to that perfect rule or God. In doing this he acknowledges God's priority.:)

David and other kings who had the knowledge of God  could rule over the people according to the law of God, and even use compulsion But the Jewish law of a material, physical law, and therefore they were allowed to use physical compulsion with regard to the disobedient. 186*