The Truth about our Governments

Romans 13:1 (New Testament)

[1] Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

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Jeremiah 27:8 (Old Testament - Septuagint)

[8] “‘“If, however, any nation or kingdom will not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon or bow its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation with the sword, famine and plague, declares the Lord, until I destroy it by his hand.

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Proverbs 11:11

[11] Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,

    but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.

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Romans 13:6-7

[6] This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. [7] Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

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Proverbs 25:5

[5] remove wicked officials from the king’s presence,

and his throne will be established through righteousness.

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Titus 3:1–2

[3] Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, [2] to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

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Additional reading: What is Good and what is Evil

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Peace upon us on this Lenten season.

- Rontabs