Romans 13:1-7 Governing Authorities Instituted by God
August 6, 2011Romans 13: 1-7 “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore, he who resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, those who resist will incur judgment….etc.
I saw this yesterday and did not address it because I really, really didn’t want to accept this. Paul goes on to instruct on paying taxes and giving respect and honor. We are all “subject” to the governing authorities and must obey the laws or receive the consequences. That part is understandable.
I can accept this easily if I “accept” the leadership of our Country. If we have a leader who is not of my persuasion, I surely don’t want to think of him/her as having been instituted by God. However, I have learned through the study of the Old Testament that God places and uses ungodly leaders over people to accomplish His goals. In Judges 3, He even says that he kept some enemies in their territories so that they could learn to do warfare!
I surely pray more when I see the push from the ungodly. So, I will respect the position, I will respect the authority that comes with it, and I will accept that everything on this planet has a purpose and will ultimately further God’s perfect plan.
I think I will just keep my mind on God and the Kingdom and let Him sort all this out. I will, however, continue to vote for and support leaders whose worldview is based on Judeo/Christian principles.
Is. 26.3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusts in thee.
juliesramblings 
Remember context. This os one of the most mis-tranlated and misunderstood chapters in Romans. Cahpter 12 concerns itself with the church, chapter 14 concerns itself with behivoir within the currch. Chapter 13 is NOT about peanut buttter! It is about the church. “Let every soul be subject to the higher powers (IN THE CHURCH) etc.
That makes more sense.
julieratushny.com julieartist.wordpress.com julieartist.weebly.com