Romans 13:1-7 (NIV) Governing Authorities"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. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is
rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment
on themselves. 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. 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. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only
because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give
their full time to governing. Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes,
pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour".
As Christians are there times when we should stand up and challenge authority when
people are suffering? Listen to Ron’s blog on the passage here:
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