How did Les describe Nebuchadnezzar's style of rule?
Nebuchadnezzar ruled as a despot and a totalitarian, like any other great dictator. He had no concern for his subjects, and his decision-making rested within himself. Had he been benevolent and possessed God's love and graciousness, he could have had a different kind of empire, but no human has those attributes.
Les explains that Nebuchadnezzar, like any other great dictator, was a despot and a totalitarian. He had no concern about his subjects, yet his decision-making was within himself. Les contrasts this with democracy, which he calls the greatest form of government but probably the worst when it comes to getting something done. He says when Christ sets up His kingdom it will be glorious—a kingdom of one with absolute power, no confabs and no consensus. Had Nebuchadnezzar been benevolent and had God's love and graciousness, he could have had that kind of empire, but no human has those attributes. Politically, these empires became weakened by the number of people involved in decision-making and were inferior to the one before.