Romans 13:1-7

Every soul = all people, every person Subject = submit to, obey their directions, orders All power is from God - Hitler, Saddam Hussein, etc. are from God. We may not understand their purpose; "Why would God put them in power?" Same is true of Pharoah (Romans 9:17-20) Ordained - set in office, ap... [ Continue Reading ]

Romans 13:8-10

Own no man anything - Can we owe on our house? car? etc.? When payment is due - pay it! Debt you can't pay = love one another. 9 Look at the law of Moses -- Not commit adultery Not kill Not steal Not bear false witness Not covet Any other commandment Summarized in this: Love thy neighbor... [ Continue Reading ]

Romans 13:11,12

When should we start loving all men? NOW! Know the time = "Wake up and smell the coffee." It is high time to awake from sleep. Sleep = apathy, "I don't care about others." Sleep a rest in a bed. Sleep = not alert, not aware, not showing love for others. Salvation baptism, obey Gospel Salvation... [ Continue Reading ]

Romans 13:13,14

HOW SHOULD WE BEHAVE? WHAT SHOULD WE DO? 1. Walk honestly. We need to lern to be honest, people of our word, "Word is his bond." 2. Not rioting. Wild dancing parties. "Revelling" 3. Not drunkenness. Three levels: [1] Judgment drunk, [2] Party drunk, [3] Dead drunk 4. Not in chambering. "Going to... [ Continue Reading ]

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