Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture teaches that all people, Christians included, should submit not only to God himself but also to divinely instituted secular authorities. Romans 13:1-7Obedience is owed to rulers See also 1 Timothy 2:1-3Titus 3:1 1 Peter 2:13-14,17 Mark 12:17 Jesus Christ expounds this principle pp Mt 22:21 pp Lk 20:25 Hebrews 13:17Obedience is owed to church leaders See also 1 Peter 5:5Ephesians 6:1-3 Obedience is owed within the household See also Proverbs 15:5Colossians 3:20 Luke 2:51 Jesus Christ sets the example Acts 5:29Obedience to secular authority is limited by obedience to God See also Acts 4:19See also 2039 Christ, joy of2525 Christ, cross of 5216 authority 5258 cloth 5359 justice 5375 law 5522 servants, work conditions 5541 society, negative 5669 children, examples of 5959 submission 6227 regret 8305 meekness |
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