Duty of Citizen
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Duty of Citizen
Duty of Citizen
Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.
Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.
Romans 13:1-14
Obedience to the Governing Authorities
Obedience to the Governing Authorities
1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. 4 For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. 5 Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.
1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended. 4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Be Subject
Be Subject
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,
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Did Jesus submit to the authorities?
Jesus submitted to the authorities:
Tax - to pay or not to pay (Luke 20:22-25)
Temple tax ()
Be Subject
Be Subject
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Paul wants to ensure that Christians act as good citizens and avoid civic conflicts.
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be subject Paul wants to ensure that Christians act as good citizens and avoid civic conflicts. This does not mean blind obedience, however. The Bible sometimes depicts people acting against public authorities in order to obey God (e.g., Exod 1:17; Dan 3:10–12; Acts 5:29). See note on 1 Pet 2:13.
The Greek verb hypotassō for “be subject” often occurs in the context of submission to authority following a traditional hierarchical framework. For more on Paul’s principle of submission, see note on Eph 5:22–6:9.
Paul wants to ensure that Christians act as good citizens and avoid civic conflicts
The Greek verb hypotassō for “be subject” often occurs in the context of submission to authority following a traditional hierarchical framework. For more on Paul’s principle of submission, see note on .
The Greek verb hypotassō for “be subject” often occurs in the context of submission to authority following a traditional hierarchical framework. For more on Paul’s principle of submission, see note on .
Paul wants to ensure that Christians act as good citizens and avoid civic conflicts.
Authority
Authority
Peter also said the same in:
Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.Authority
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,
Did Jesus submit to the authorities?
Jesus submitted to the authorities:
Tax - to pay or not to pay ()
Temple tax ()
Authority
Authority
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The Greek word used here, exousia, refers not to an abstract concept, but to the authority exercised by government officials. The OT consistently views God as the ultimate authority over human government (Dan 4:17).
Servant
Servant
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The Greek word used here, diakonos, is the basis for the English word “deacon”; it often refers to Christians who serve God in ministry (e.g., 2 Cor 6:4; Eph 3:7; Col 1:7). Here, however, Paul applies diakonos to the government’s authority, which is ordained by God to serve His good purposes.
The meaning of 1-7 cannot be made more abundantly clear.
What are the conditions we can refuse to obey?
is there a limit to this obedience?
And if so. what are the conditions we can refuse to obey?
Daniela and 3 friends obey except:
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This does not mean blind obedience, however. The Bible sometimes depicts people acting against public authorities in order to obey God (e.g., Exod 1:17; Dan 3:10–12; Acts 5:29). See note on 1 Pet 2:13.
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This does not mean blind obedience, however. The Bible sometimes depicts people acting against public authorities in order to obey God (e.g., Exod 1:17; Dan 3:10–12; Acts 5:29). See note on 1 Pet 2:13.
What are the conditions we can refuse to obey?
Discussion time.
Discussion time.
What would you do if that happens to you?