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Big idea (12:1-2) Big idea (12:1-2) – present yourself to God – do not be conformed to the world – become transformed Specific applications... Specific applications... – Use your gifts to serve (12:3-8) – Love one another (12:4-13) – Love even your enemies (12:14-21)

Slaves to masters Slaves to masters Wives to husbands Wives to husbands Younger men to elders Younger men to elders All believers to elders All believers to elders All believers to one another All believers to one another Angelic beings to Christ Angelic beings to Christ Church and all things to Christ Church and all things to Christ All to God, including Jesus All to God, including Jesus Citizens to government Citizens to government

“Submit” to place under authority of another to place under authority of another here: voluntary choice here: voluntary choice includes behavior, words, attitudes includes behavior, words, attitudes

“Submit” = to recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you 1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution...

“Submit” = to recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you 1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable.

“Submit” = to recognize, respect, and obey those in authority over you Only exception: authority directly contradicts a clear command of God GodGovernmentMe

Exodus 1:15–17 Then the king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives... “When you are helping the Hebrew women to give birth... if it is a son, then you shall put him to death; but if it is a daughter, then she shall live.” But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt had commanded them, but let the boys live.

Acts 5:27–29...The high priest questioned them, saying, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this name, and yet, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.”

Why? Because their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) Daniel 4:32 “...the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind and bestows it on whomever He wishes.”

Why? Because their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) Romans 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I raised you up, to demonstrate My power in you...”

Why? Because their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) 1 Pet 2:13 – “submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution...”

Why? Because their authority is ordained by God (v1-2) 2. they exist to promote good and punish evil (v3-4) and punish evil (v3-4) Genesis 9:6 “Whoever sheds man’s blood, By man his blood shall be shed, for in the image of God He made man.”

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law 2.Pay your taxes Matthew 22:17,21 “...Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” “...render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law 2.Pay your taxes 3.Model excellent citizenship – Give honor and respect 1 Timothy 2:1–2...I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions...

How? Application in a Democracy 1.Obey the law 2.Pay your taxes 3.Model excellent citizenship – Give honor and respect – Participate in government