01/12 Romans 13:4-7
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.
CHANGE
We must change the way we deal with authority. It is the World in us that causes us to rebel against authority. Tragically when we do rebel we may find ourselves working against God. This is an area that at times is complicated to discern but God’s Word is true and we are called to follow the Lord. This isn’t a final word. There are times we need to stand against evil authority. Pray.
