
Christianity and Civilization #3 - Tactics of Christian Resistance
Confronted by Tyrants... Abraham deceived Pharaoh, and God blessed him (Genesis 12).Jacob wrestled with Laban, and God prospered him (genesis 29-31).Joseph performed outstanding slave service, and became ruler of Egypt (Genesis 39-41).Moses said, "Let my people go," and God gave deliverance (Exodus 1-14).Ehud presented Eglon with a gift: a hiltless sword in the gut (Judges 3).Jael lured Sisera to sleep, and drove a tent-peg through his skull (Judges 4-5).David cut off the corner of Saul's robe, and then repented of it (l Samuel 24).Jehosheba and Jehoiada concealed prince Joash from Athaliah (ll Kings 11).Obadiah worked quietly for the LORD at Ahab's court, while Elijah prophesied against Ahab's sins (l Kings 18).Azariah rebuked King Uzziah for trying to make the church a department of the state (ll Chronicles 26).Jeremiah counseled submission to Nebuchadnezzar, while Hannaniah counseled rebellion (Jeremiah 26-28).Daniel and his friends served Nebuchadnezzar faithfully, but refused to w