God’s word lays out the role of government. Isaiah 33:22 declares, “For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us.” God’s law reveals that He Himself holds the positions of authority. Civil government is therefore derivative; it only works rightly when it reflects God’s authority.

We say “God Bless America.”  We see it printed on our currency. It’s woven into the fabric of our culture through phrases like “In God We...