The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates

A Proper Resistance to Tyranny and a Repudiation of Unlimited Obedience to Civil Government

By: Matthew J. Trewhella

Narrated by: Jonathan Alma

America has entered troubling times. The rule of law is crumbling. The massive expansion of Federal government power with its destructive laws and policies is of grave concern to many. But what can be done to quell the abuse of power by civil authority? Are unjust or immoral actions by the government simply to be accepted and their lawless commands obeyed? How do we know when the government has acted tyrannically? Which actions constitute proper and legitimate resistance?

This book places in your hands a hopeful blueprint for freedom. Appealing to history and the Word of God, Pastor Matthew Trewhella answers these questions and shows how Americans can successfully resist the federal government’s attempts to trample our Constitution, assault our liberty, and impugn the law of God. The doctrine of the lesser magistrates declares that when the superior or higher civil authority makes an unjust/immoral law or decree, the lesser or lower ranking civil authority has both the right and duty to refuse obedience to that superior authority. If necessary, the lower authority may even actively resist the superior authority.

Historically, this doctrine was practiced before the time of Christ and Christianity. It was Christian men, however, who formalized and embedded it into their political institutions throughout Western Civilization. The doctrine of the lesser magistrates is a historic tool that provides proven guidelines for proper and legitimate resistance to tyranny, often without causing any major upheaval in society. The doctrine teaches us how to rein in lawless acts by government and restore justice in our nation.

“Use this sword against my enemies, if I give righteous commands; but if I give unrighteous commands, use it against me.” - Roman Emperor Trajan, speaking to one of his subordinates

This is the first book published solely addressing the doctrine of the lesser magistrates in over 400 years. Matthew Trewhella is the pastor of Mercy Seat Christian Church.

©2013 Matthew Trewhella (P)2020 Matthew Trewhella

A must read

Everyone should read this very important book. Our country is in a full blown crisis, at the brink of collapse. We need lesser magistrates to stand up now.

The hope of freedom!

Lord bless us all with strength & courage to use the tools you have provided us here. In Jesus name Amen

you may want to get out a notebook.

this book is packed with info and you want a time line to keep things straight but the most amazing part is that it is pretty much spot on

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vary important book for now

very important book to understand how to address the culture war against christians today. God's law is not changeable.