Again, man, by himself, falls short in this category. God is the only one who meets that requirement because, as the Apostle John tells us: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”
(1Jn 4:7-8 NKJV)
You may ask how does love factor into the issue of government? Follow this: “not only does God have love, He IS love.” One definition of love is “that which seeks the highest good of being.” Another is “that which seeks the highest good for the object of its affection.”
It is vitally important to understand that whatever God has done, is doing, or will ever do in the future grows first and foremost out of His love. Whatever He has done was the very best thing He could have done in that circumstance or His love would have demanded He do something different. Love is what governs our Heavenly Father.
One of the things God’s love demands is efficiency. God isn’t wasteful in anything He does because His love demands that He seek the best possible means to accomplish His goal. The establishment of His government on earth through mankind then was the very best thing He could do considering the goal He had in mind. In other words it was, and still is, the most efficient way to accomplish what He wants to accomplish.
From these things we can draw some conclusions:
1. The fewer minds involved in the process of establishing and preserving order the better.
2. Those involved in the process need to have both the wisdom and power to not only to establish order but keep it.
3. Whatever order is established should never exceed the level of necessity, and,
4. Efficiency needs to be a very high priority.
Which brings us to a kingdom form of government for these reasons:
1) Power is vested in one person not many reducing the chances of conflict in the organization of the government, and,
2) One person is responsible for making sure the government is in the best interests of the subjects who are being governed.
Understand this only works if that person is motivated by seeking the best interests not only of themselves but their subjects as well.
Isaiah describes the one who perfectly fits that description:
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
(Isa 9:6-7 NKJV)
History hasn't given us many good examples of benevolent kings though I would say David's rule over Israel came close.
In spite of all that, a kingdom form of government is the one best suited for the human condition. Let's show the world how wonderful the Kingdom of God is.
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