Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
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… has spoken even when it comes to civil authorities leaders and our relationship to them so i don't have time to turn there but you might write down romans chapter 13 verse 1 through 4 where paul in the New Testament addresses our relationship to civil authorities and God's purpose for civil authorities. Let me, let me read it to you. Romans chapter 13, verse 1. Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there's no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. God has instituted governing authorities. Therefore, whoever resists the authorities, resists what God has appointed. And those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers, now this is the key verse, verse 3, for rulers, the leaders, are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad conduct. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval. For he is God's servant for our good. This is where we say, oh, there's so much to unpack here in Romans chapter 13. But this is, this is so simple and clear, yet so missed in much political discussion, even among Christians in the church. The Bible teaches that government is given by God for the good of people. That's what Romans 13 is saying. …
… the duty to restrain evil and to protect the sheep from the wolves. See Romans chapter 13, verses 1 through 4. At the same time, God's law also makes it clear that while we should support those commissioned to temporarily restrain evil, we should also keep an ever-cautious and watchful eye on governmental lethal force because governments can and have in the past become a monster much worse than what they were trying to protect us from. But even more, for those who trust in the gospel, our hearts can never become comfortable with capital punishment because the gospel tells us that while God has made such temporary provisions to protect the sheep, he has also made eternal provision to save us all because he loves us all, sheep and wolves included. That's Tim's story. But what does his story mean for yours? This isn't a message about the pros and cons of capital punishment. Rather, it's about how God is dealing with you wherever you are. God is dealing with you in love by talking to you in these two ways, law and gospel. …
… 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 upon 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's 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, and honor to whom honor. The word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. Please be seated. Let us pray. …