The Government Will Not Save You

Government has a role, but it was never meant to redeem hearts, forgive sin, or secure eternity. SUMMARY: Every election cycle promises salvation—but Scripture says otherwise. Government has a role, but it was never meant to redeem hearts, forgive sin, or secure eternity. This teaching calls Christians to engage faithfully in civic life without confusing political power with spiritual hope. REFLECTION & SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 1. Where do you most feel tempted to place hope in political outcomes rather than Christ? 2. How does Psalm 146:3 challenge modern political thinking among Christians? 3. Why do you think God allows leaders that reveal the limits of human authority? 4. Which biblical leader mentioned (Pilate, Judas, Herod, religious elites) feels most relevant today—and why? 5. How can misplaced trust in government create anxiety, anger, or division? 6. What is the difference between engaging politically and idolizing politics? 7. How should Christians balance Romans 13 with ultimate allegiance to Christ? 8. Where have you personally confused support with salvation? 9. What does faithful civic engagement look like at the local level? 10. How does Christ’s authority in Matthew 28:18 reshape how you view elections and leaders? Read more about PROJECT23 👉🏼 https://beresolute.org/project23/ Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTXiJbuAVrF2hTJgnYK5qw/join Check out all Vince Miller's videos and audios for small groups at https://beresolute.org/ Sign up by email for The Daily at https://beresolute.org/mdd Check out more ALL IN products like the one Vince is wearing at: https://beresolute.org/product-category/all-in-hats/ Connect with Vince socially: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/millervince INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vinceleemiller LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincemiller TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vinceleemiller