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THE LAWS OF GOD - #5.D

Realm (National) Order and Related Scriptures

5. (Obey) HONOR THY (your) FATHER...(AND THY MOTHER)...!

.A ORDAINED FAMILY AUTHORITY--PATRIARCHY:

B. ORDAINED CONGREGATIONAL (Community) ORDER--PATERNALISM:

.C ORDAINED ECCLESIASTICAL (Denominational) ORDER--SHEPHERDING:

.D ORDAINED REALM (National) ORDER--MONARCHY:

KINGS: Mediavel Government and the Royal Philosophy

..1 THEOCRACY:
Our Realm is a Mediavel Society and is organized on the model of knights, nobles, and kings--for this is what we find that the Holy Scriptures set forth! Consequently, we do not belong to the Democracy of God, nor to the Republic of God, but to the KINGDOM of God, with God, HIMSELF, as Our ultimate KING and Sovereign (Psalms 10:16, 24:7-10, 29:10, 47:2-8, 89:18, 95:3, 98:6).

..2 GOD'S REPRESENTATIVE:
However, in the absence of the Messiah (and until HIS Second Coming), God has set forth and ordained a temporal governor (or viceroy), to rule in HIS stead, as Our Realm Throne. Moreover, we are to be but a Religious Society in these days (with Our Ruler as a mere Religious Head or Spiritual Official), yet the days will come when Our Realm shall become a Great Empire out among the Stars (with Our Ruler as a Great High-King and Sovereign over many Peoples--and star systems). Consequently, God has set forth Our Throne as HIS Representative or visible image (standard, memorial, signet) of HIS invisible Presence--as the Father of Our Nation (Spiritual Family), much in the same way that the man is the ordained Father (and ruler) of the Family (Genesis 1:27, 5:1; Isaiah 49:22-23, 59:19, 62:10; Jeremiah 4:5-6, 22:24; Zechariah 6:14; Haggai 2:23)

• ...a ROYAL HONOR:
  Thus, Our Members (Citizens) are admonished to honor and respect Our Throne (or Monarch), for such is the Will of God (Exodus 22:28; Psalms 105:15; Ecclessiasties 10:20; Matthew 22:21; Mark 12:17; Luke 22:25; Romans 13:7; I Peter 2:13-17).
• ...b ROYAL FAVOR:
  Moreover, Our Members (Citizens) are sternly warned to seek the Throne's favor--and not his wrath (Proverbs 13:7, 19:12, 20:2; Matthew 24:45-47; Romans 13:4-5).

..3 POWERS--DIVINE RIGHTS OF THE MONARCH:
To help him exercize his office, God has granted the Monarch certain Powers and Authorities, through the Holy Scriptures, which have come to be called in history as the Divine Rights of the Monarch, for it is the manner of the King that shall reign over you (I Samuel 8:11). These we list below:

• ...a CONSCRIPTION:
  The Power to Draft people for service to the Throne (or Nation), especially for military service (I Samuel 8:11, 16, 11:5-7, 16:16-17; I Kings 12:3-4; Matthew 4:18-20, 5:41, 9:9). Moreover, even maidens or unmarried women are subject to Royal conscription (Genesis 12:11-15, 20:2-3; I Samuel 8:13; Judges 4:8-9; Esther 2:2-4)--with wives, obviously, being exempt.
• ...b INVESTITURE:
  The Power to Appoint and Ordain Officials of the Realm (or Nation) and other workers (Exodus 18:17-26; Deuteronomy 1:12-18; I Samuel 8:12a; II Chronicles 2:18, 19:5; Ezra 7:25). And, consequently, the Power of Removal or Impeachment, as well (Luke 12:42-46, 16:1-4; Acts 1:20-22; Romans 14:4). See, also, LAW-5.C.5 APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL.
• ...c COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY--War Industries:
  The Power to engage in businesses or own and operate commercial enterprizes, for the purpose of supplying, servicing, or benefiting the Realm (or Nation)--especially War Industries for the Country (I Samuel 12b; I Kings 10:11-12, 15, 22).
• ...d EMMINENT DOMAIN:
  The Power to Condemn and Confiscate private property or even real estate for uses by the Realm (or Nation), or as a consequence of a Fine (I Samuel 8:14, 21:1-9; II Samuel 24:18-24; Ezra 7:26). However, the Monarch may NOT use this Power to enhance his own personal lands or property (I Kings 21:1-4; Ezekiel 46:18). Moreover, those who give up condemned land to Realm use shall be justly compensated for their losses (I Chronicles 21:18-27), unless confiscated for a Fine or Crime.
• ...e COLLECTIONS AND REVENUES:
  The Power to receive and disburse funds or monies (assets) and the use of various fundraisers for the Realm (I Samuel 8:15, 17).
1. NATIONAL TITHE (Royal Tithe):
   tithing (or collecting 10% of your income) to support the Realm Throne and its functions (Nation--Income Tax) (I Samuel 8:15, 17; Matthew 22:17-21; Romans 13:6-7). Moreover, a tithe of tithes or 10% of this collection is to be for the Monarch's own personal expenses (Numbers 18:26-29; II Chronicles 31:19; Nehemiah 10:38).
2. GOVERNMENT TITHE (Governor's Tithe):
   a second tithe or King's Fifth is to be collected, like the Royal Tithe, for use by the various local governments--taxes for the Nation and its various sub-divisions (Genesis 47:24-26; Matthew 17:24-27; Romans 13:6-7). Moreover, Priests and Ministries are to be exempt from government taxes (Ezra 7:24) due to their help and support for the Realm from God.
3. RELIEF TITHE (Welfare Tithe):
   a third tithe is to be collected, especially from the top third of the Realm's economic strata, to help relieve the poor and needy at the bottom third of the Realm--through the various Royal Relief and Welfare Programs (Deuteronomy 26:12-14; Proverbs 21:13, 22:9). NOTE: to further assist the poor and needy, they may be exempted from some or all of the government tithe (above), depending on their level of poverty.
4. INCOMES AND PRODUCE:
   from the Monarch's own personal lands and fields (I Samuel 21:7; I Chronicles 27:25-31; II chronicles 26:10).
5. PROFITS AND DIVIDENDS:
   from the Monarch's own commercial enterprizes and ventures (I Kings 10:11, 12, 22, 28-29).
6. GIFTS AND TRIBUTES:
   free gifts to the Throne are for its own general use--but gifts directly to the Monarch are his own for his personal use (I Kings 10:10; II Chronicles 17:11; Ezekiel 46:16-18).
7. CENSUS OFFERING (Poll Tax):
   a flat fee levied on the head of each person counted for Membership (or Citizenship - Census); required as an offering to appease God (I Chronicles 21:1-8)--see also Census
8. TARIFFS AND CUSTOMS (Nation):
   foreign trade duties for goods entering the Nation (I Kings 9:26-28, 10:14; Romans 13:6-7).
9. VICE TAXES (Nation):
   an additional tithe or tax is to be collected from questionable commerce and petty immoral trade (such as: alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, salt, sugar, gambling, secular entertainment and amusements, erotica, prostitution)--to make up to the Realm, the damages that the items of such trade may produce or the social ills that it may foster. (Leviticus 9:2-3, 15; Numbers 6:11, 15:27-28; I Samuel 6:3; II Kings 12:16; Ezra 10:19).
10. USE TAXES (Nation):
    tolls and licenses, especially on vehicles and fuel (communications)--for the construction of transportation facilities and routes (or development and implimentation of informational transferance systems) (Judges 12:5-6; I Kings 10:14-15; II Kings 23:33-35; Ezra 4:13, 20;).
11. SALES TAXES (Nation):
    taxes on sales or value added taxes are generally held in dis-favor by the Holy Scriptures as being too oppressive of the poor, especially if they are levied on life's necessities, such as food and medicine or simple clothing and basic shelter (Proverbs 14:31, 22:16). However, LUXURY TAXES on non-essential items of wealth (gold, jewelry, furs, fancy vehicles, large homes, etc.) appear acceptable.
12. PROPERTY TAXES (Nation):
    a tax based on the assessed value of an individual's land or real estate, especially if it is beyond basic shelter needs (II Kings 23:33-35).
13. SPOILS OF WAR (Nation):
    those items of wealth seized in combat or conquest--see under Rules of Warfare LAW-6.C.8
14. TAX EXEMPTIONS (Nation): those of the clergy are to be automatically exempted from taxation, so as not to rob God and HIS Kingdom of what is allotted to them (Ezra 7:24)--see also Sacrilege LAW-8.D.

    (Moreover, certainly the poor and needy, who have a limited ability to pay, need to be extended some forms of exemptions, as well!)

• ...f VASSALAGE AND HOMAGE:
  the making of servants, serfs, sub-ordinates, (and even slaves) of God's People for service to the Throne--and requiring obedience and defference from them as is fitting the rank and station of a Monarch (I Samuel 8:17b; I Corinthians 6:19-20, 7:22). Thus, God's LAW admonishes Members not to be stubborn nor stiffnecked! But of a ready mind to serve God's Kingdom.
• ...g ROYAL IMMUNITY:
  the Throne of Our Realm (and the person of Our Spiritual Monarch) is NOT impeachable, NOR subject to recall--NEITHER is he prosecutable by the Law of Our Realm (or LAW of the Land of Our nation) from Members of the Realm (or those that were members, while their allegations supposedly transpired). Because he is to be totally subject to God, and NOT influencable by mere men! For it is truely written: AND WHEN (if) YE SHALL CRY OUT IN THAT DAY BECAUSE OF THE KING WHICH YE HAVE CHOSEN YOU, THEN THE LORD WILL NOT HEAR YOU IN THAT DAY! (I Samuel 8:18) (See also: I Samuel 26:9-11; II Samuel 1:14-16; Daniel 2:20-21; Romans 14:4; I Corinthians 6:1-8.)
• ...h CHIEF JUDGE:
  Our monarch is to be the Head Law Enforcement Officer and Chief Magistrate (Justice) of Our Realm for meting out due enforcement of Our LAWS and maintaining proper justice, especially for High Crimes or infractions against the Realm (Nation), itself (I Samuel 8:20b).
• ...i HEAD DIPLOMAT:
  And chief negociator and representative of the Realm (Nation) to ALL foreign powers and other countries--and setter of Our foreign policy and international relations (I Samuel 8:20c). (See also: Numbers 20:14, 21:21; II Samuel 5:11; I Kings 5:1, 20:2; II Kings 14:8; II Corinthians 5:20.)
• ...j COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF:
  And Head of all Guards, Security Forces (Police and Law Enforcement), militia, or armed services of the Realm (Nation) (I Samuel 8:20d). (See also: I Samuel 11:6-7.)
• ...k ROYAL INVESTIGATIONS:
  The Power and Authority to inquire into and investigate any and all matters pertaining to the Realm (Nation) or its individual Members (Citizens) (Deuteronomy 13:12-14; Proverbs 25:2).
• ...l DECREE OR FIAT:
  The Power and Authority to make any and all rules and regulations for the Realm (Nation) or its Members (Citizens)--legislation--provided that such decrees do NOT contradict nor abridge the Laws of God, given in the Holy Scriptures (I Samuel 30:25; I Peter 2:13-15).
• ...m EXCOMMUNICATION (BANISHMENT):
  ostracism or the cutting off of offenders (or criminals) from participation and Membership in the Realm (Nation) (Matthew 5:29-30; I Corinthians 5:9-13).
• ...n ACURSEMENT:

  The Power and Authority to lay a curse of God upon a Member (Subject) or the Royal Enemies (or Enemies of God's People) as an aid to the Monarch's Rule and stability of God's Kingdom (Joshua 6:26; Judges 9:19-20; I Samuel 14:24; Acts 5:1-11, 13:8-11; I Corinthians 5:3-5, 16:22; Galatians 1:8-9; II Timothy 4:14). In fact, the imprecations of Royalty are enjoined by the Holy Scriptures (Deuteronomy 11:29-30, 28:15; II Kings 1:10; Psalms 10:15, 55:6-8, 68:1-2, 69:22-25, 109:6-15; Acts 23:3). However, curses are forbidden to commoners of the Realm, especially if an attempt against a superior or ruler is being made (I Chronicles 16:22; Ecclesiastes 10:20; Luke 6:28; Romans 12:14; James 3:10).

• ...o DAMNATION:

  The Power and Authority to cast into Hell for rebellion (Romans 13:1-2), through use of the Holy Keys (Nehemiah 4:4-5, Isaiah 22:22; Matthew 16:19; Revelations 1:18, 3:7).

• ...p PARDON (Forgiveness):

  The Power and Authority to declare a Member's (or Subject's) sin (crimes) to have been paid for--or for extenuating circumstances to be present to nullify or justify the evil act (Numbers 14:19-20; I Samuel 15:25; II Samuel 16:9-12).

• ...q TRIUMVIRATE:
  The Power and Authority of the Messiah to Rule like King David, as Prophet, Priest, and King (Isaiah 22:22-24; Jeremiah 17:25, 22:3-4, 23:5-8, 30:9, 33:14-16; Ezekiel 34:23-24, 37:24-25; Hosea 3:5). Thus, Our Monarch is to be a Triple Ruler (Isaiah 33:22):

• 1. CHIEF-KING, High-King, Emperor, King over Kings--Executive (II Samuel 5:4-5; I Chronicles 14:2).
  2. HEAD-PROPHET, High-Prophet, Chief-Prophet, or main spokesman for God, Lawgiver--Legislative (Deuteronomy 18:18-19; II Samuel 23:2; I Chronicles 16:4, 7).
  3. HIGH-PRIEST, Head Priest, Chief Priest, or main temporal mediator--Judicial (II Samuel 6:12-15, 24:25; I Chronicles 23:6).

• ...r THRONE BEARER:
  The Power and Authority to carry about and display the Veiled Throne of Our Realm as a sign before the People (Deuteronomy 17:18; I Kings 1:46-48, 2:4; I Chronicles 29:23-24). For Our Dynasty or Ruling House shall convey the Bema or Throne of Christ, under a veil or covering, untill HIS Second Coming, when HE will sit upon it to judge all Nations (Daniel 7:9; Luke 1:32). However, we are admonished to beware, for it is also refered to as Satan's Seat (Revelations 2:13), for the anti-christ will attempt to sit upon it--proclaiming himself to be God (Daniel 7:20-21, 25; II Thessalonians 2:3-4; Revelations 13:5-6), even as his father, the Devil, attempted to sit on God's Throne in Heaven (Isaiah 14:12-13). Yet, God, HIMSELF shall slay the anti-christ for his usurpation (Daniel 8:23-25; II Thessalonians 2:8; Revelations 13:12, 14, 15-18) and then shall begin the Great Persecution of the Saints or Tribulation as it is the sign of the abomination of desolation (Judges 9:1-6; II Kings 11:1; Matthew 24:15; Mark 13:14).
• ...s URIM AND THUMMIM:
  The Power and Authority to inquire of God's "lights" and "perfections" (and "bloods") as a sign of God's judgement (Ezra 2:63; Nehemiah 7:65).
• ...t DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION (Nation):
  The Power and Authority to search out, find, and claim new lands (or Peoples)--and to establish boundaries and borders, and sovereignty over such land (Genesis 13:14-18; Deuteronomy 11:24; II Kings 20:14-18; James 1:3), even to the ends of the Universe.
• ...u EXECUTION (Nation):
  The Power and Authority to shed the blood of or take the life of capital criminals or the enemies of the Nation (or Throne)--those engaged in High Crimes or Treason (Joshua 1:18; II Samuel 1:15-16; I Kings 2:5-6, 8-9; Daniel 2:14; Mark 6:27; until then John 18:31).
• ...v ROYAL HAREM (Nation):
  The Power and Authority to have multiple wives, to insure that a fit heir is produced to ascend to the Throne of his Father (Judges 8:30-31; II Samuel 3:7, 5:13: I Kings 1:1-4, 11:3; II Chronicles 11:18-21; etc.).

...4 COUNSELORS--ADVISORS OF THE MONARCH:
The Holy Scriptures are full of directions on giving advice and counsel to the Monarch. (And the privileged position of those allowed to do so--Nobility!) So, to detail these, we have set them off in a section of their own.

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...5 MONARCH' DUTIES AND LIMITATIONS:
While the Holy Scriptures set up a Divine Theocracy, they do not establish a totalitarian style government or absolute monarchy. Rather, the teachings of the LAW bind the Monarch to the Royal Rules and Regulations of Our Realm, too. And there are certain duties he must perform and certain limitations that he must respect. (And the Nobles, as advisors, are to keep him reminded of these!) And, to detail these, we have set them off in a section of their own.

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.E MEMBERSHIP (CELESTIAL CITIZENSHIP):
becoming a Member of Our Realm (and Greater Family), is something like being adopted into a regular Family. And, the Holy Scriptures speak abundantly of this, so to detail it all, we have set if off in its own section, below.

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