Dependence
" G
overnments, like clocks, go from the motion
men give them, and as governments are
made and moved by men, so by them they are
ruined too. Wherefore governments rather
depend upon men than men upon governments.
Let men be good, and the government cannot
be bad; if it be ill, they will cure it. But if men be
bad, let the government be never so good, they
will endeavour to warp and spoil to their turn."
William Penn
Founder of the colony of Pennsylvania.
From The Founders' Constitution, University of Chicago Press.
Dependence 9
"Evangelical pastors as a
whole have largely overlooked
the importance of building
effective ministries that disciple
local government leaders for
Christ. With over 40,000 local
governments in America, we
need to birth ministries similar
to what Youth for Christ and
CRU are doing on high school
and college campuses. If we
are to truly 'Make America
Great Again,' initiating these
kinds of outposts is essential.
Statistics indicate that most
of our political leaders in
state capitals and Washington,
D.C., were once city council
members. In Oaks in Office,
Ralph Drollinger provides an
invaluable tool to equip pastors
and laymen with pertinent Bible
studies to initiate discipleship
ministries with those serving
in local government. I highly
recommend this excellent
resource."
Dr. Robert Jeffress
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church
Dallas, Texas
Bible Teacher on "Pathway To Victory"
television and radio programs
