800-274-5683
PO Box 38300, Memphis, TN 38183
Scripture Passage: Romans 13:1-7
What does the Bible say about Christian citizenship? What are our responsibilities, duties, and rights? What are Christians to do, to think, and how are we instructed to behave?
Many Christian citizens shy away from political involvement for various reasons. Some are discouraged, others are intimidated or annoyed. But Romans 13:1-7 encourages us, first, to look at the reasons for human government.
The Bible tells us that human government is ordained by God. Daniel 2:21 says, “He [the Lord] removes kings and raises up kings." God ordains human government for two reasons: to restrain evil and to reward good.
Romans 13 also outlines the requirements for human government. In Matthew 22, Jesus tells the people, “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Matthew 22:21).
As Christians, our responsibility is, first and foremost, to God; but we do have a responsibility to human government. Adrian Rogers says, “Separation of church and state does not mean the separation of God and government.” The government is here to restrain evil. The church is here to preach the Gospel. The state is not the master of the church, and the church is not the master of the state. The church is the conscience of the state. We are here to hold up a standard of truth.
There are six duties Christian citizens have concerning our government.
Have you been a good steward of your Christian citizenship? Are you involved? Get informed and pray for our government.
PO Box 38300, Memphis, TN 38183
© 2022 Love Worth Finding Ministries. All rights reserved.
