Romans 13:7: Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.
Although there may be unworthy men in the office, we are to respect the office. When I was in the Army, I was told to salute the uniform. There were some folk in that uniform that I didn’t care about saluting, but I saluted the uniform. We are to show respect for authority. A Christian will be the best citizen although his citizenship is in heaven. 1
Application
- Here is a rhyme that will help you to remember what God has asked you to do: Render your surrender!
- Honor our military always and often. Their sacrifice secures our freedom.
Prayer
Lord, when I do it for You, it changes my heart. Thank You.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.