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NASB | Romans 13:1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. [Prov 8:15] |
Subject: Did American Revolution violate Rom 13:1 |
Bible Note: AH, What's up Doc? Can you explain how "God dealt with this question"? I'm not sure what God's role was in the American Revolution. I've been doing research since I read your comments, and am unable to find any facts to support your statements. Everything I read indicates that the British Empire was the "govererning authority" over the colonies. Additionally, I've learned that Sam Adams brewery was affected by British legislation, at times to its detriment, and this appears to have lead to much anomosity and hostility from Adams toward Britain. Yes, the love of money is the root of all sorts of injury, and attempting to reap by sowing in the soil of Satan's world will not yield Christlike fruitage. James said: "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves." (1:22) This is why such discussions are vital to our approved standing before God. At Romans 13, Paul gives clear and straight-forward counsel to Christians living under the Roman yoke, one far more oppressive than that of the British Empire on the colonies. Satan is the ruler of this materialistic world, and he has successfully mislead the overwhelming majority, including professed Christians, into believing their worship is acceptable to God, when in fact it is not. "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." (James 1:26,27) Mr. Adams had an unbridled tongue that did not "honor" and "respect" those in authority. He even went so far as to refuse a direct command to "pay Caesar what is Caesar's." Yes, he "was polluted by the world." We need to imitate the faith of one's like the apostle Paul, not worldly people like Sam Adams. Then our heavenly Father will exalt us in due time. I hope you'll agree that I'm only advocating the handling of God's word of truth correctly. Wilma |