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Apr 24, 2022 · Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme . . . (1 Pet. 2:13) “For the sake of conscience” indicates that respect for government should not be mere outward conformity but an expression of inner conviction rooted in one’s relationship to God.
Jun 24, 2024 · The New Living Translation clearly expresses the present passive imperative verb tense: “Everyone must submit to governing authorities” (Romans 13:1). Paul immediately explains why everyone should be subject to the governing authorities: because “all authority comes from God” (Romans 13:1, NLT). There is no wiggle room here for Christians.
Nov 16, 2020 · In short, when Jesus tells us to “render to Caesar” (Matt. 22:21), He means two things: be subject to the government and pay your taxes. There are four sections in the New Testament that confirm this: “Every person is to be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are ...
- Robin Schumacher
Verses 1-2: “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment” (see also Titus 3:1; I Peter 2:13-17).
- Robert Driskell
We look to Paul for the answer. In Romans 13: 1-6, Paul teaches Christians how to conduct themselves towards those in authority. He writes, “Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities ...
- Wesley Baines
Jan 15, 2022 · If many Christians know why God has institutionalized authority in our societies and organizations, submitting to such people (leaders) won’t be a problem. Here are four Biblical reasons that explain why you should submit to authority. 1. All authority is established by God. “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities.
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It is reprinted here on HillFaith by permission. There’s a pretty simple reason Christians should be involved in government. “Because we love God and love our neighbor.”. We could drop the subject there and leave the reader to think through the implications. Because so many of them are obvious.
