4065 orderliness
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In his creating, sustaining and saving work, God reveals himself as a God of order. Likewise, the life of his people and of society as a whole should be orderly.

Orderliness in creation

Isaiah 45:12 See also Genesis 1:31; Job 26:7-10; Job 38:4-11; Psalm 8:3; Psalm 19:1; Psalm 104:5-9; Isaiah 40:26; Acts 17:26

Orderliness in providence

Genesis 8:22 See also Psalm 65:9; Psalm 104:14-27; Psalm 145:15; Acts 14:17

Orderliness in salvation

Salvation was planned by God

Romans 8:29 See also 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:4-5; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:2; Revelation 13:8

Jesus Christ's coming was prepared in advance

Luke 24:26-27 See also John 5:46; Acts 2:23; Acts 3:18; Galatians 4:4

Orderliness in the life of God's people

Corporate worship must be orderly

Exodus 25:9; 1 Corinthians 14:40 See also 1 Chronicles 28:12; Acts 7:44; 1 Corinthians 14:32-33

Personal devotion includes orderliness

1 Thessalonians 5:6 See also Proverbs 25:28; Romans 13:13; 1 Corinthians 7:17; Ephesians 5:16; 1 Timothy 3:2-5

Respect for leaders as part of God's order

Exodus 22:28; Hebrews 13:17 See also 1 Samuel 24:6; 1 Timothy 5:17; Hebrews 13:7

Order in pastoral care

1 Corinthians 12:28; Titus 1:5 See also Acts 6:3; Acts 14:23; Romans 12:4-8; Ephesians 4:11; 1 Peter 4:10; Peter 5:1-3

Orderliness in society

God gives responsibility in his administration to men and women

Psalm 82:6; Daniel 6:2-7; Romans 13:1; Titus 3:1; 1 Peter 2:13-14

Governing authorities are ordained by God

Romans 13:1 See also John 19:11; Romans 13:6

Those in authority are to be honoured

Titus 3:1 See also Matthew 22:21 pp Mark 12:17 pp Luke 20:25; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; 1 Peter 2:13

Order in the home and workplace

1 Timothy 3:4 See also Exodus 6:14; Exodus 20:12; 1 Samuel 3:13; Job 1:5; Ephesians 6:1,5; 1 Timothy 3:4,12; Timothy 6:1; Titus 1:6; Titus 2:4-5,9-10; 1 Peter 2:18

See also

1325  God, the Creator
4005  creation
4025  world, the
4045  chaos
5215  authority
5326  government
5359  justice
5542  society, positive
5680  family
7026  church, leadership
8490  watchfulness
8625  worship, acceptable attitudes



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