Tuesday, November 1, 2011

You and the Government


Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
– Romans 13:1-2

This seems to be one of the easiest chapters in the Bible to discard. Every time I decide to exceed the speed limit I am ignoring it. If I were to enter a closed park, cheat on taxes, or spitefully badmouthed law enforcement, I am not subjecting myself to the governing authorities. I am opposing the ordinance of God. How about you? Confess any violations. Commit to obedience.

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