Romans 13: 1-7
Respect for Authority 13 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. 3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. 4 The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. 5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. 6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.
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Romans 13 calls us to submit to the governing authorities.
Where does Romans 13 apply?
We listen to a clip between Mark Driscoll and Steven Crowder.
The Bible appears to indicate that Romans 13 does not apply to when the laws are in direct conflict with god’s commands.
We commonly think of the government at the highest level
But this applies to the local level as well.
Dave’s Speeding Tickets
Live according to the authority.
God has put the Government into place.
In 2020 Christians had to make hard decisions regarding how to meet in light of COVID.
The church can thrive under persecution.
How do we as beleivers encourage others to stand against persecution.
What do we stand for?
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