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in #life8 years ago (edited)

Loved this post too: https://steemit.com/christianity/@creatr/why-you-need-to-know-that-jesus-is-my-lord-and-no-other-need-apply

Agreed with most of it, but wonder what you do with these two verses, since your correctly testify that "ALL Scripture is God breathed" yet contend that you need to obey only Jesus and not any of the authorities He has placed over you.

Romans 13:1-7
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. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 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. 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. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.

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Another great question, @stan, Thanks!

May I get back to you on that? Running out the door right now... ;)

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