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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: Mak: I couldn't have chose a better Biblical example myself. Throughout this account (see v. 4:8-11 and 5:1-2), there is displayed on the part of God's loyal servants utmost respect for the ruling authority and confidence in ultimate deliverance by God. Someone else pointed out the example of Daniel, and I would add his 3 Hebrew companions that told the king: "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up." (Dan 3:17-18) Taking matters into their own hands without consulting a prophet of God never led to a good outcome for the Jews. Today, we consult God's Word for the proper course to take as we conduct ourselves as "foreigners" among the nations. We cannot expect miraculous intervention by God as He provided for Israel. God has given his only-begotten Son, and if we exercise faith in him by following his faithful course, we can be assured of God's help to resist being overtaken spiritually by Satan and attaining the hope of everlasting life. Imagine TV footage of US troops marching around Bagdad once a day for 6 days blowing trumpets and singing, and doing the same, but 7 times on the 7th day. Next you see all the fortifications of the Iraqi Royal Guard crumbling, exposing them as easy prey. But that didn't happen, nor were any true prophets consulted. Someday soon, however, God will come to the aid of of loyal Christians in a manner that will make Jericho pale in comparison. (Matt 24:22) The last days pant along toward their completion and the hope of a new earth(minus the ungodly) and a new heaven(ly government), God's kingdom. How glorified our Savior will be at that time! Thanks again for the Scriptural support. Wilma |