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In God We Don't Trust  /  Chapter 13: An Unjust Government  /  Discussion Questions
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Bercot says Christians who break God’s laws “don’t really trust God,” don’t believe God has their best interests in mind, and don’t trust outcomes if they obey; what real-life situations tempt you to treat obedience as too risky, and what does that reveal about what you believe God is like?
Another way to ask: Bercot says when Christians break God’s laws, it shows they don’t really trust God. What situations make you feel obeying God is too risky, and what does that say about how you see God?

Direct Answer Bercot’s point is that disobedience often comes from fear that obedience won’t “work out for the best,” so we take control by breaking God’s command. The transcript doesn’t list modern personal examples, but it strongly implies that political and economic fears (like feeling exploited) tempt Christians to treat obedience as too risky.

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  • He says Christians who break God’s laws “don’t really trust God.”
  • He explains why: they “don’t think God has their best interests in mind when He gives His law.”
  • He adds: they “don’t trust that things will work out for the best if they follow His laws.”
  • His main case study is political: colonists overthrowing British rule despite Romans 13.
  • He critiques textbooks that try to make disobedience feel safe by portraying England as so oppressive that “surely God would excuse” breaking His law.
Discussion Follow-ups Since the chapter centers on government, a follow-up could be: When you feel politically threatened—taxes, regulations, unfair trade—do you assume obedience to God will cost too much? What does that assumption say about God’s wisdom or care?

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