Orrville Christian Church Sermons

God, Government & You: How to Be a Good Citizen

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Episode Notes

God, Government & You: How to Be a Good Citizen
Romans 13:1-7

Two important questions in any election season:

1. Who will honor BIBLICAL values the most?

2. Who will fulfill GOD’S intended purpose for government the best?

The purpose of government is to UPHOLD JUSTICE.

Our responsibility to the government is to SUBMIT to their authority.

How do we submit to governing authorities?

1. OBEY the law.

·Because of possible PUNISHMENT.

·Because of CONSCIENCE.

2. Pay TAXES.

“Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Matthew 22:21 (NKJV)

3. Show RESPECT and HONOR.

“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.” 
1 Peter 2:17 (NIV)

Government’s authority is not ABSOLUTE; God’s is.

“We must obey God rather than human beings!” Acts 5:29 (NIV)

Takeaway:

·LOVE your neighbor.

·Get INVOLVED in the political process.

·PRAY.