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Big idea (12:1-2) Big idea (12:1-2) – present yourself to God – do not be conformed to the world – become transformed Specific Steps... 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 place under authority of another to place under authority of another here: voluntary choice here: voluntary choice involves behavior, words, attitudes involves behavior, words, attitudes

“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 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 recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you Only exception: directly contradicts a clear command of God GodGovernmentMe

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.

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 recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you Only exception: directly contradicts a clear command of God GodGovernmentMe

Why? Because... 1.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.’

Why? Because... 1.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...”

Why? Because... 1.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...”

Why? Because... 1.their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) 2.they exist to promote good and punish evil (v3-4)

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law 2.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.”

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law 2.Pay your taxes 3.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...

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law 2.Pay your taxes 3.Give honor & reverence 4.Exercise your authority wisely – Be an informed voter

1.Be Christian, not Republican, Democratic, or Independent 2.Compare their views to God’s Word 3.Prioritize what God prioritizes 4.Prioritize what God is clear about 5.Be gracious to those who vote differently

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law 2.Pay your taxes 3.Give honor & reverence 4.Exercise your authority wisely – Be an informed voter – Participate as God leads you