All power and all authority belongs to God. That also means that any power or authority that anyone exercises in any position of authority comes FROM God! That’s why the Word instructs us to obey governing authorities.
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. (Rom 13:1 NIV) We’re instructed to obey all who are in authority.
By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of the earth. (Pro 8:15-16 NKJV) The Lord reminds us that He is the One who establishes kings, princes, nobles, judges, and all who are in positions of authority.
God has spoken once, twice I have heard this: that power belongs to God. (Ps 62:11 NKJV) This verse is yet another reminder from God that it is always to Him and to HIS POWER that we submit.
For all power belongs to God, now and forever. Amen. (1 Pet 5:11 VOICE) God holds and owns all power FOREVER.
Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. (Rom 13:2 ESV) If we resist authority, we resist God Himself, and we invite judgment from God. Doing such a thing is not a wise move.
Titus 3:1 implies that being submissive to rulers and authorities is the same as being ready for every good work! If you would like the Lord to credit you with performing good work, submit to and obey those who have authority over you in the world—whether in your family, your church, your community or your work environment.
God loves to bless the obedient because to Him, obedience is better than sacrifice! (1 Sam 15:22b)
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