Relevant To Our Current Times…

This passage couldn’t be more relevant to our current times. I’m going to ask the Holy Spirit to speak to you about this passage. Read it and let Him touch you with His truth. With all that’s going on in modern day America right now, take this in, apply it to yourself, and then share it with others. There are two kingdoms. Viewing the kingdom in which we currently live from the perspective of the kingdom that is to come, makes understanding the point of Paul's (God's) message. It doesn’t need commentary, it just needs action. It starts with me and you.

1 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished. 3 For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you. 4 The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. 5 So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience. 6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. Romans 13:1-7