I implore parents to stop teaching your children intolerance. Its discouraging to hear kids talking about killing the President. I know how difficult this section of scripture is. I struggled with it during the Bush administration. Still, its what were commanded to do. BTW: my pastor recently reminded me that this was written during the rule of Nero. Think about it. Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 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. 4 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. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. Romans 13:1-14 (NIV)
Posted on: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 20:42:36 +0000
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