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Righteous Citizens Romans 13:1-7

Righteousness Applied Big idea (12:1-2) present yourself to God do not be conformed to the world become transformed Specific Steps... Use your gifts to serve (12:3-8) Love one another (12:4-13) Love even your enemies (12:14-21)

Submit to Governing Authorities

Submit to Governing Authorities to place under authority of another here: voluntary choice involves behavior, words, attitudes

Submit to Governing Authorities “Submit” = to recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you 1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution...

Submit to Governing Authorities “Submit” = to recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you 1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable.

Submit to Governing Authorities “Submit” = to recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you Only exception: directly contradicts a clear command of God God Government Me

Submit to Governing Authorities Exodus 1:15–17 Then the king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives... “When you are helping the Hebrew women to give birth... if it is a son, then you shall put him to death; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live.” But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but let the boys live.

Submit to Governing Authorities Acts 5:27–29 ...The high priest questioned them, saying, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this name, and yet, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.”

Submit to Governing Authorities “Submit” = to recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you Only exception: directly contradicts a clear command of God God Government Me

Submit to Governing Authorities Why? Because... their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) Daniel 4:32 ‘...the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.’

Submit to Governing Authorities Why? Because... their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) Romans 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I raised you up, to demonstrate My power in you...”

Submit to Governing Authorities Why? Because... their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) 13:4 (2x) – “minister of God to you” 1 Pet 2:13 – “submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution...”

Submit to Governing Authorities Why? Because... their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) they exist to promote good and punish evil (v3-4)

Submit to Governing Authorities How? Application in a Democracy Obey the law

Submit to Governing Authorities How? Application in a Democracy Obey the law Pay your taxes Matthew 22:17,21 ...Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? ... “render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

Submit to Governing Authorities How? Application in a Democracy Obey the law Pay your taxes Give honor & reverence 1 Timothy 2:1–2 ...I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions...

Submit to Governing Authorities How? Application in a Democracy Obey the law Pay your taxes Give honor & reverence Exercise your authority wisely Be an informed voter

How to Vote Wisely Be Christian, not Republican, Democratic, or Independent Compare their views to God’s Word Prioritize what God prioritizes Prioritize what God is clear about Be gracious to those who vote differently

Submit to Governing Authorities How? Application in a Democracy Obey the law Pay your taxes Give honor & reverence Exercise your authority wisely Be an informed voter Participate as God leads you