Romans 13 1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3For 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 he will commend you. 4For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. 6This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. 7Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
8Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself." 10Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.11And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
As in the past, we must continue to pray for our leaders whether we agree or disagree with their policies. I strongly disagree with the direction that this leadership is wanting to take, but I am also willing to support and pray for them and pray that the Lord will continue to move in the hearts of all mankind. May our nation, and all the nations be moved to seek God and to desire "Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in heaven".
4 comments:
A cool post, Mark. Thanks.
Well...we made it through Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, and Bush Jr. and I believe a lot of prayer got us through those years! Prayer...it's a good thing.
Mark, being totally off the subject here, I'd like to know how far into your life you played ball. You do seem to have more knowledge of the sport than most. Just curious..
Hey Ruth, played through my jr year of high school and was offered a scholarship to play in college.
When I started NBTA I chose to actually study the game and I continue to study hitting and fielding and even pitching so I can help these kids.
We do have pros that teach and I learn from everyone that I work with. I also am able to call some pretty amazing coaches who give me info too. It's a job that I keep learning as I work with players and keep reading how the greats approach their job.
Thanks for asking!
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