Sunday, May 14, 2023 BIG IDEA: Now Is A Good Time To Talk About Government & You Romans 13:1-7 God Has Ordained Government Authority “Subject” – military term meaning “ ” is used 30x’s in the New Testament Not blind but being placed under authority and showing proper honor and respect God has ordained various authorities for and – government, family, church, employment Sometimes, due to sin, those in authority their position of power Government Is To Protect Law-Abiding Citizens & Punish Law-Breakers Legislate – rape, wife-beating, honor killings, stealing, assault, murder, pedophilia… Rulers do not bear the for no reason God’s to punish wrongdoers We Should Be Subject To Government For Our Good & Because It Is Right Those who do have nothing to fear Fear of punishment should not be our only against doing wrong The believer has the Holy Spirit to spur our about doing right Paying Taxes & Giving Proper Respect To Officials Is Part Of Submission Direct Taxes – Income & Property Taxes Indirect Taxes – Sales Taxes Respect – Respect the God-ordained Honor – Honor the God-ordained Conclusion: This section of Romans is a continuation of what it means to live supernaturally during difficult circumstances. The teaching assumes that you have placed your life under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and that this relationship provides the basis for proper submission toward government.