Godly Government (Romans 13:1-7)

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, October 22, 2023

Godly Government: Christians support our government simply because it was instituted by God. Jesus himself taught that we owe respect and obedience to our government.

First Reading: Daniel 1:3-21. Daniel and his friends faithfully served the government that God had placed over them.

Second Reading: Romans 13:1-7. Everyone is to submit to the governing authorities established by God.

Gospel: Matthew 22: 15-22. Jesus teaches we are to give the government what belongs to the government. But we are not to give to the government what belongs only to God.

Sermon Text: Romans 13:1-7. Submit to the Governing Authorities.

See our governing authorities in the light of the Bible: God’s servant who cares for and protects us through them.

Pastor Tim Patoka