Thematic Bible: Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc
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The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Civic duties
Whoever refuses to practice the law of your God and the law of the king is to see judgment executed quickly, whether to death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or imprisonment.
My son, fear both the LORD and the king, and don't keep company with rebels.
So Jesus told him, "In that case, the subjects are exempt. However, so that we don't offend them, go to the sea and throw in a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Take it and give it to them for me and you."
They told him, "Caesar's." So he told them, "Then give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
Remind believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme, or to governors who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » Patriotism, examples of
When I heard this, I sat down and cried, mourning for a number of days while I fasted and prayed in the presence of the God of Heaven.
There we sat down and cried by the rivers of Babylon as we remembered Zion.
Then I was filled with fear. I replied to the king, "May the king live forever. Why shouldn't I be troubled, since the city where my ancestral sepulchers are located lies waste, with its gates burned by fire?"
"Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be happy for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in gladness, all you who mourn over her,
Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best."
Later on, Hadad learned in Egypt that David had been buried with his ancestors and that Joab the army commander was dead. So Hadad asked Pharaoh, "Please send me out so I can go back to my own land."
Be strong, be courageous on behalf of our people and for the cities of our God, and may the LORD do what he thinks is best."
The Nation » Ps 137; ro 13 miscellaneous topics relating to, government, kings, rulers, etc » To honour rulers
He told his men, "God forbid that I should do this thing to your majesty, the LORD's anointed, by stretching out my hand against him, since he's the LORD's anointed."
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
Verse Concepts
Loving Your MotherCommitment, to God's peopleethics, socialChristiansBelieversAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLove, For One AnotherRespect, For Human BeingsReverence, And Social BehaviourTributesLove, Of Fellow ManCitizens, Christian DutiesBrotherhoodBrotherly LoveReverence To GodAttitudes Towards KingsHonour The HonourableLove Fellow Christians!Fear God!
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,
Verse Concepts
ethics, socialethics, basis ofCivil authoritiesDeath penaltyHuman Authority, Nature OfAttitudes, to other peopleAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseGovernmentCivic DutiesHonouring RulersLeaders, PoliticalLoyaltyPower, HumanOrderliness In SocietySubmissionTaxationGod's Providential Control
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.
Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.
Paul answered, "I didn't realize, brothers, that he is the high priest. After all, it is written, "You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.'"
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- Anarchy
- Attitudes Towards Kings
- Authority, of human institutions
- Be Subject To People
- Bravery
- Brothers Love
- Citizens, Christian Duties
- Citizenship
- Civic Duties
- Civil Government
- Civil authorities
- Courage And Strength
- Fear God!
- Fearing God
- Government