Lessons From the Riot in Cincinnati: A Sermon Preached to the Woodland Church, West Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Duty to government and the common good, even in hard times, is a Christian obligation.
This sermon uses the Cincinnati riot to explore how believers should relate to civil authority, punishment, and public justice.
In these pages, the author argues that Christians are called to honor and support government as God’s ordinance, while also urging leaders to act with justice. It examines how a society maintains order through lawful authority, and what happens when that authority fails or is misused. The talk wrestles with the tension between personal conscience and civic duty, offering a guide to responsible citizenship in turbulent moments.- Understand the Christian basis for submitting to civil authorities and the limits of resistance.
- See why a well‑ordered militia and prudent leadership matter for public safety.
- Explore how a society can maintain justice even when crime provokes anger and fear.
- Learn how reverence for law supports stable communities and protects the vulnerable.
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