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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: Governmental Authority? |
Bible Note: The scripture says God ordains all powers that be, good or bad, for His purpose.(those which exist are established by God)Those which exist.. this statement compasses all existing governments. I guess one must look to the Father of love and ask what that purpose would be. When the end comes, the only established government will be God's kingdom, but until then there is spiritual warfare and some men choose the side of evil and some choose God. But as long as Satan is loose, every country will have both good and evil working from within. Our task is to determine personally, which we will serve and at least in America we are free to speak aloud and take a stand for the choice of serving God and Jesus. At least in America we can vote down evil rulers if we prayerfully ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. I am very grieved in my spirit for the unborn who are murdered legally each day. I am grieved for the greedy that profit from oppressing the poor with fear. That is why the body of Christ must seek God, humble ourselves and pray. But as I said, the US is responsible for sending the gospel throughout the world. No other country has done so much to propigate the gospel. I believe that is the prupose for the US. Let's compare the country to a person. In each of us dwells truth and untruth, belief and unbelief. As we as individuals seek God and His word, we grow more like Him. In our country we have good and evil at work. Instead of trying to judge the country as a whole, as being evil we should look at it from this perspective. Within it is good and evil. I will seek to promote the good, and seek to do my part to fight the evil. It would not matter what 'country' you lived in, the coice would be the same, but in others the persecution would make that choice a lot more costly! I hope this helps. |