The Christian and Government 1 Peter 2:13-17. An application of the honorable conduct v.12 Earn the respect of outsiders that slander you For God to be.

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The Christian and Government 1 Peter 2:13-17

An application of the honorable conduct v.12 Earn the respect of outsiders that slander you For God to be glorified Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man Only exception is in Acts 5:29 For the Lord’s sake (it is God’s will v.15) All levels of authority: President, Governor, Mayor, police, mall cop, school teachers, employers, parents

1 Peter 2:13-17 To silence the ignorance of foolish men v.15 Only way to overcome false words is true deeds As free secret of submission—you choose Matthew 5:40-41 Liberty is not license; free to serve God Show respect for all people v.17, Matt. 5:46-47 You must be loving the brethren 1:22; 3:8; 4:8 God is to be feared by you Eccl. 12:13-14 You must be showing respect for the king Rom. 13:1-7

Romans 13:1-7 Submit to higher authorities All authority is from God God ordained government for orderly society To resist any authority is to resist God Fear God but not the king if we do good If we do bad, we deserve the punishment Even authority to execute Gen. 9:5; Num. 35:33 Be motivated by conscience not fear Law breakers don’t have problems with police Can be exceptions

Romans 13:1-7 Pay your taxes Support the government that protects you Give whatever is due: all kinds of taxes, all demonstrations of respect (fear, honor, obey) Taxes are not fellowship; we must pay even if money goes to something objectionable We have rights to express opinions in U.S. Paul used his rights for God’s glory Ax 16:37-40 Paul denied his rights for God’s glory 1 Cor. 9 Ideal government & citizenship Fp. 3:20