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  1. Apr 7, 2020 · God freely pardons all who confess their sins to Him. A mark of the tyrant is to sacrifice others (or get them to sacrifice themselves in his service) for the sake of his power and self-aggrandizement. Jesus offered his life as a sacrifice for others. I just don't see how the label of tyrant fits.

  2. Jan 19, 2021 · How should God's people live in the face of tyranny? In Exodus 1:1-2:10, we see the following: Pharaoh, fearing the growing numbers and power of the Hebrews, denied them their the rights of property and liberty and subjected them to forced labor.

  3. Feb 29, 2016 · They use the Bible as a means to leverage power over others through overt spiritualizing and grandstanding on every perceived issue. They make long shows of their knowledge and presume to both know what God would have them speak into your life and even into the pastors of the churches they attend.

  4. Jan 16, 2013 · When we believe in Jesus (this is what Paul means by saying “become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching”), we are set free from sin’s tyranny over us. In other words, God emancipates us at conversion. No longer slaves of sin, we are slaves of God empowered to bear fruit (Rom. 6:22; 7:4).

  5. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience. ...

  6. Aug 26, 2024 · Overall, the Bible portrays tyranny as a sinful and destructive form of leadership that is ultimately opposed to God’s plan for a just and harmonious society. It calls for people to resist oppressive rule and strive for righteous governance that reflects the values of love, justice, and compassion.

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  8. 1. (n.) An absolute ruler; a sovereign unrestrained by law or constitution; a usurper of sovereignty. 2. (n.) Specifically, a monarch, or other ruler or master, who uses power to oppress his subjects; a person who exercises unlawful authority, or lawful authority in an unlawful manner; one who by taxation, injustice, or cruel punishment, or the ...

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