The doctrine of the lesser magistrate is a legal system explaining the exact circumstances in which a lesser magistrate has both the right and the responsibility to resist the greater ruler.

2024年1月5日 · The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate plays a unique role in the development of political theology. While the principle is found in Scripture, the doctrine is developed across church history during...

According to Trewhella (2013:106; my paraphrasing), lesser magistrates have three duties: First, they are to oppose and resist any laws or edicts from the higher authority that contravene God’s laws.

2013年8月10日 · America has entered troubling times. The rule of law is crumbling. The massive expansion of Federal government power with its destructive laws and policies is of grave concern to many. But what can be done to quell the abuse of power by civil authority?

lowermagistraters 在最高统治者(王)下的 官吏们 ( lowermagistraters )应为辩护和保护百姓的利益尽他们的义务。 反之，为了百姓应不要顺从暴君的 …

2015年1月7日 · The Lesser Magistrate Doctrine teaches that when the superior or higher ranking civil authority makes unjust/immoral law, policy, or court opinion – the lower or lesser ranking civil authority has both the God-given right and duty to refuse obedience to that superior authority; and if necessary, actively resist the superior authority.

2021年2月7日 · “The lesser magistrate doctrine declares that when the superior or higher civil authority makes unjust/immoral laws or decrees, the lesser or lower ranking civil authority has both a right and duty to refuse obedience to that superior authority.

2014年2月24日 · If lower magistrates refuse to hold accountable higher magistrates who commit criminal acts, then they would be guilty of favoritism, and thus violate Scripture. They would be a respecter of the great.

In "The Doctrine Of The Lesser Magistrates," Matthew J. Trewhella delves into a powerful and often overlooked principle that has the potential to reshape our understanding of civil governance and individual responsibility.

2021年2月4日 · But from Trewhella’s point of view, a better means of preserving liberty in the land is through a renewed emphasis on encouraging police and other local officials (lesser magistrates) to remember that, like the authority granted to a governor or president, their authority is also a gift from God (Rom. 13:1-4), and that they, too, will someday gi...