<![CDATA[This research is driven by the question of whether leaders come from God. This study examines the issue of corruption in Indonesia, which frequently occurs within government circles. The phenomenon of corruption is common, but it is only seen from political, social, and economic perspectives. However, it rarely addresses these forms from a religious perspective, one of which is Christianity. The Bible describes models of leadership, government, and even the term "people," implicitly and explicitly narrated in the Bible. This research employed qualitative methods, including literature review through relevant books and journals. The study then employed a contextual approach through analysis of relevant Bible verses and political figures with Christian backgrounds to understand the political context. Both approaches were conducted through contextual thematic analysis, resulting in leadership values relevant to Indonesian culture. This study found that the concept of vox populi, vox Dei does not imply that every decision of the majority or democratically elected leader is automatically God's will. The Bible affirms that leaders chosen or permitted by God must still submit to the principles of justice, integrity, and obedience to Him. Therefore, political legitimacy differs from moral and divine legitimacy. When leaders abuse power through corruption, they deviate from God's mandate and lose their moral legitimacy. Therefore, the church has a prophetic responsibility to criticize corrupt power, build ethical awareness in society, and affirm that power is a mandate that must be accounted for to God and the public.]]>
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