One World Government

William Penn predicted "If we are not governed by God, then we will be ruled by tyrants." His sentiments concerning the issue of leadership reveal a fundamental tension existing between the government and Christians. As Christians, we struggle to comprehend the role of government in light of God's surpassing rule. A balance exists among the importance of government and the doctrine of God- Christians must ultimately conform to the will of God exhibited through laws and/ or leaders. However, God instituted a specific role for government, a role that is consistently being threatened by the growing ideas of a global, secular government. The ramifications of this approach derive their consequences from the abandonment of God within politics

 and a complete trust in the perfection of humanity. 

Basically, a one world government is a corruption of the designated function of leadership and a falsified view of mankind. For instance, the government is limited to performing "two principle roles [which] are to protect the innocent and punish the guilty." (Noebel 318) A global government not only adds an infinite amount of tasks to that list, but will most likely succumb to avoiding these two roles. Government's purpose is clouded by the selfish desires of its citizens and its continual trust being placed in the state. Even more so,  government is comprised of sinful individuals and therefore decisions are tainted by the defects of mankind. Therefore, "We know that power tends to corrupt, so a government that disperses power is better than one that gathers power into the hands of a few." (Noebel 318) Furthermore, consequences such as misuse of authority and inequality will develop from a system that is innately driven by the authority of a small group of people. The decisions of the government would tend toward favoring a select group of people and punishing others. Government acts as an extension of God's doctrine enacted in scripture; by forgoing these designs global governments seek an empty satisfaction. Moreover, ultimately "Christians see justice as the principal reason for the state's existence." (Noebel 320) This belief has multiple implications for the Christian view of government- first of all, global government ignores this precept, government does not control the economy, and thirdly, government should not impose personal opinions upon society. Finally, "government, therefore, has limited responsibility." (Noebel 320) Because a global, secular government denies the existence or relevance of God within politics it will naturally ignore the innate sin of humanity and the perfection of God ordained laws. This government will succumb to rampant immorality, a disregard for leadership, and the citizen's belief in their selfish desires 

as foundational to the government's purpose. 

Slightly more obvious consequences descend from a global government and therefore my opinions regarding the ramifications of a one world government. Firstly, a decrease in diversity will follow the amalgamation of different governments. The differing viewpoints and questioning of other leaders provides a level of accountability and criticize that develops into reformed ideas. Not a decrease in the diversity of people, but a lack of contrasting viewpoints, methods, and functions that each country proudly uplifts. Disagreements are part of a political system that retains patriotism and community within each country. Through the governments cohesion, negativity will rise between countries because of the impact of the global governments decisions and mandates. Anger and disrespect will engender between countries as the loss of identity of each culture and the infringement on previously held beliefs. Also, a misunderstanding of the beliefs and culture of each country will ultimately arise due to the global perceptions of a limited group. Within this global government, representatives will struggle to overcome cultural barriers and thus inefficiency and arguments would ensue. Each of the benefits of a global government share an equally terrible ramifications- such as the loss of cultural uniqueness. Finally, due to the massive amount of issues that will bombard the global government the significance of justice will be overlooked. The government will be dealing with large issues and forget the smaller, but equally important problems of society. Ultimately, government interference will increase exponentially and continually attempt to control the lives of its citizens. A global, secular government is a corruption of the role God provided for leadership and attempts to elevate the gifts of man to include a perfect ruler.