Dictionary of Bible Themes The exercise of God-established freedom to regulate society for the good of its members. Romans 1:24-26Without authority sin is unrestrained See also Genesis 6:5Judges 21:25 Romans 13:4 This was before the giving of the law Romans 13:1-2All human authorities are instituted and established by God See also Genesis 9:5-6Daniel 2:21,37-38; 4:17; 5:18-21,26 John 19:11 1 Peter 2:13 Romans 13:4 Rulers are God's servants to do good and restrain evil See also Isaiah 45:1Jeremiah 25:9; 27:6; 43:10 Romans 13:6 1 Timothy 2:2 1 Peter 2:14 Romans 13:1 The proper response to human authorities See also They are to be obeyed by everyone Ecclesiastes 8:2Matthew 22:17-21 Romans 13:5-7 pp Mk 12:14-17 Titus 3:1pp Lk 20:22-25 1 Peter 2:13-14Proverbs 24:21 See also They are to be honoured and respected Romans 13:71 Peter 2:17 Acts 4:19 See also They are not to be obeyed if their demands conflict with the law of God Exodus 1:171 Kings 21:3 Daniel 3:18; 6:12 Matthew 22:21 Hebrews 11:23 pp Mk 12:17 pp Lk 20:25 1 Timothy 2:1-2See also They are to be prayed for Jeremiah 29:7Acts 16:35-39; 22:22-29; 25:1-12 See also Christians are to use rights granted by the authorities 5008 conscience5257 civil authorities 5404 masters 5505 roads 5509 rulers 5520 servants 5577 taxation 5605 warfare 5959 submission 7446 slavery 8240 ethics 8458 peacemakers |
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