The Christian Citizen and Government

13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,

14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.

15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.

17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

1 Peter 2:13-17 (ESV)

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The Christian Citizen and Government

1. The of the Christian citizen is to to authorities, as far as we aren’t disobeying God (2:13-14, 17).

13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.  1 Peter 2:13-14, 17 (ESV)

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2. The of the Christian citizen is to do (2:15-16).

15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.  16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 1 Peter 2:15-16 (ESV)

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3. The of the Christian citizen is to God supremely (2:17).

17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. 1 Peter 2:13-17 (ESV)

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5 “Don’ts” with the Upcoming Election

• Don’t to vote.
• Don’t your vote.
• Don’t your vote.
• Don’t a party or politician.
• Don’t lose in Jesus’ kingdom.