Throughout history, civil governments have frequently set themselves up as the final arbiters of right and wrong, demanding that people surrender all their rights and identities to the state. In this message, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey considers the threat of statism in general and its manifestation in socialism in particular, exploring ethical concerns related to the proper role of the civil magistrate according to Scripture. This message is from Upholding Christian Ethics, our 2022 National Conference: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30acyfm60fUAXeGG6aPAWkqAiFyFImKC