10 Bible Verses about Citizens, Christian Duties
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Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been appointed by God. Therefore the man who rebels against authority is opposing the divine ordinances; and those who withstand will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are no terror to good deeds, but to evil. Would you be fearless of the ruler's authority? Do what is good, and you will have his praise.read more.
For the ruler is God's minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God's servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty. Wherefore you must needs be in subjection, not only because of fear, but also for conscience sake. This too, is the reason why you pay taxes; because the authorities are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing. Render to all their dues; taxes to whom taxes, customs to whom customs, respect to whom respect, and homage to whom homage is due.
First of all then, I am urging that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered regularly for all men;
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Reverence God. Honor the Emperor.
"Caesar's," they answered. Then he said to them, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's."
"Nevertheless, that we may not give offense, go to the seaside, throw in your hook; take the first fish that rises, and when you have opened its mouth, you will find a shekel in it. Take it and give it to them for us both."
Remind them to be submissive to their rulers and authorities; let them be obedient, ready for every good work;
Submit yourselves, for the Lord's sake, to every human authority; whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the encouragement of well-doers. For it is the will of God that by well-doing you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.read more.
Live like free men; and yet do not make your freedom a cloak for misconduct, but be the slaves of God. Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Reverence God. Honor the Emperor.
"Give us your advice, then. Is it allowable to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" And Jesus, because he knew their malice, said: "Hypocrites! Why are you tempting me? Show me the tribute money." So they brought him a shilling.read more.
"Whose likeness and inscription is this?" he asked. "Caesar's," they answered. Then he said to them, "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's."
Bible Theasaurus
- Duties (69 instances)
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