Respect authority - live as a Christian

Good morning all!! How are you doing this wonderful day? God is good all the time, all the time God is good. Yesterday we talked about living properly (as Jesus would) among our neighbors and unbelievers. Today we will talk about respect.

1 Peter 2:13-14 "For the LORD's sake, respect all human authority - whether the king as head of state, or the officials he has appinted. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right."What? Yesterday we talked about following Jesus and living among unbelievers, and now we repsect all human authority. Yes! Peter told his readers to respect all human authority, he was speaking of the Roman Empire under Nero, a notoriously cruel tyrant. Peter was not telling believers to compromise their consciences, as Peter had told the high priest years earlier, "We must obey God rather than any human authority"(Acts 5:29)

In most aspects of our daily life, it was possible and desirable for Christians to live according to the law of their land. Today, some Christians live in freedom while others live under repressive governments. We are all commanded to cooperate with the rulers as far as conscience will allow.

Are you living a life, respecting authority, but still living your Christian life? Thank you for reading. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny