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“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers.” Rom. 13:1 governing authorities

“We must obey God rather than man.” Acts 5:29

 Does not legislate morality  Regulates civil matters Mark 12:17 “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s...”  Protect the citizens

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” V. 1

“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.” V. 2 Punishment

“For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:” V. 3

“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.” V. 4

“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.” V. 5

“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.” V. 6 Taxes

“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.” V. 7

Maintain order Protection Make laws Police Military

“Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” John 18:36 NKJV

Not exempt from duties Christians can be involved in government

“Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.” Prov. 14:34

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, …”

"Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.“ Matt. 22:21

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Morning May 30, 2010