We Must Submit to Government

Series: Passing Through
Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17
Theme: We must submit to government.

Be subject ... to every human institution...

One: ...with an understanding of God's will.

• Be known as those who do good.
• Obey for the Lord's sake.

Two: ...with an understanding of true freedom.

• Not free to do evil.
• Not free from authority.
• But free to serve God.

Three: ...with an understanding of Christian living.

• Honor everyone.
• Love other believers.
• Fear God.
• Honor elected officials.

Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution... ~ 1 Peter 2:13