The 1689LBCF | Chapter 24: Of the Civil Magistrate - Paragraph 2

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Chapter 24: Of the Civil Magistrate PARAGRAPH 2 It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate when called thereunto; in the management whereof, as they ought especially to maintain justice and peace,2 according to the wholesome laws of each kingdom and commonwealth, so for that end they may lawfully now, under the New Testament, wage war upon just and necessary occasions.3 2 2 Sam. 23:3; Ps. 82:3–43 Luke 3:14