Roma 13

2020, 14 Jan


For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.

Romans 13:3 NIV


In the contents of this reading is indeed the authority requested by the government, how should I give tax and obey and respect the policies given by the government.


But in my daily life, it's not just the government that has to be respected. but also parents, leaders in the office, leaders in the church and maybe a few others.


For me, someone who expects acceptance from someone I respect. The rules must be like the road that must be obeyed, must be violated even though not all rules made were to misery me.


For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Romans 13:4 NIV


sometimes they issue annoying rules for me, and they want to rebel but are afraid of consequences and punishment. ha ha. finally living with fear, when in fact the ruler is a servant of God also where I have to respect.


Other than that the rules themselves are not necessarily to curb me, or make me have no choice out of my ideas, or make me not feel free. it is precisely because of the rules I feel more free when I obey them. because I was awake by the commandments.


The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Romans 13:9 NIV


Then I learn how to love others. If i still jealous or envy than I not love others. I'm just greedy i think, just be selfish.


Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.

Romans 13:14 NIV


in the end, fearing God and understanding His will in my life was the best way I could carry out Jesus' commands and teachings. always involve God in all your activities and planning. persevere in prayer in hope.


So I will make a plan today by involving God. then let God be glorified and pleased.


Thank you Lord. ♥️


Let's enjoy today walk with You Lord. 🤗

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