For Conscience Sake
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 13:5–7: 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: …
God’s Minister
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 13:4: 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.
Yielding to Him
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 13:2–3: 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? …
A Citizens Response
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 13:1: 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.
Let God Defend You
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 12:19–20: Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; …
Let God Defend You
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 12:19–20: Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; …
Living Peaceably
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 12:18: If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.
A Call to be Different
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 12:17: Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.
Representing Him to the World
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 12:15–16: Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
The Cost to be Like Christ
FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God Romans 12:14: Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.