What Does the History
of Societies Tell Us?
¥It demonstrates God's wisdom.
Deuteronomy 4:5 (NIV) See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the LORD my God commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to take possession of it. 6 Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people."
Daniel 4:17,37: God raises up nations, he puts them down.