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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] |
Bible Question:
Yes, it may be tough at times to submit to all the government's rules. But, we must. We need to pray for those who are oppressed for their beliefs -- for they are restricted, by law, what they can (cannot) do. Are there exceptions to submitting to the governing authorities? |
Bible Answer: Steve, do you see how many questions you can think up every day? Are you having a quota to make daily? Of course you go against the govt if they make decisions against the will of God! If the govt told you to worship a false God (like w/Daniel) you wouldn't do it. If the govt was killing people (like Nazis, etc) you'd go against that. If you were forced to take a mark (future) you wouldn't do that. Even saying abortion is legal doesn't make it right with God. Is this enough? |