What does the Bible say about politics?
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Christians live as citizens of two kingdoms — earthly and heavenly. The Bible calls believers to honor governing authorities, work for justice and the common good, and refuse to give to any political party the ultimate loyalty owed only to Christ.
Romans 13 calls Christians to submit to government as God’s ordained instrument for order; Revelation 13 warns when government overreaches into worship.
"Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s" (Mark 12:17). The state has real authority; God’s is greater.
Christians can be politically engaged, but not politically idolatrous. Our hope is in no party but in the King who is coming.
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Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.