Ecclesiastes 5:8-9 Injustice and Sprawling Bureaucracy (October 26, 2025 PM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

"What does the Bible teach about the role and limits of civil government? In this sermon, we explore Solomon’s wisdom in Ecclesiastes 5:8–9 and discover a principle often forgotten in our time: biblical government is limited government.

Solomon observes that sprawling bureaucracies and unchecked ambition lead inevitably to oppression of the poor and corruption in justice. Scripture consistently warns against this—from Deuteronomy 17 to 1 Samuel 8, from Romans 13 to the wisdom literature. A government that forgets God becomes a god unto itself, and when that happens, tyranny follows.

But the Bible does not endorse anarchy either. Rather, it teaches that righteous rulers are a blessing from God—those who fear Him, uphold justice, and understand that their authority is derived and limited. True prosperity comes not through ever-expanding power, but through godly restraint.

In this message, we consider:

Why ambition for power and wealth so easily corrupts rulers

How the Bible defines limited government

The dangers of socialism, secularism, and bureaucratic sprawl

The difference between separation of church and state and separation of God from government

Why every authority—civil and ecclesiastical—must remain under God’s Word

Ultimately, Scripture teaches that all earthly governments point us to the perfect King, Jesus Christ, whose rule is righteous, eternal, and free from corruption.

📖 Text: Ecclesiastes 5:8–9

🎙️ Sermon Title: Biblical Government Is Limited Government

✝️ Theme: When government forgets its limits, the poor are oppressed—but when rulers submit to God, justice and prosperity flourish.

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