Send us a textPastor Ken Davis examines the biblical teaching on Christian submission to governing authorities, exploring why believers should respect and obey human government as a divinely established institution. He challenges us to rethink our relationship to authority while maintaining our primary allegiance to God.• Genesis 1:27 establishes that humans are made in God's image, forming the foundation for human dignity and governance• Daniel 4 demonstrates that God is sovereign over human rulers, as seen in Nebuchadnezzar's humbling• Romans 13 teaches that all authority comes from God, even under corrupt leadership like Emperor Nero• Three God-established institutions: family (Genesis 2), church (Acts 2), and government (Genesis 9)• Four motivations for obeying government: for wrath's sake, conscience's sake, love's sake, and the Savior's sake• Christians obey law enforcement not merely from fear of punishment but from desire to do what's right• Righteousness produces boldness while disobedience creates fear, even when no one is watchingJoin us at Calvary Chapel Southwest Metro in Joshua, Texas, on Sundays at 10:30 am or Tuesday at 7:00 pm. Visit heedtheword.org for a list of all available podcasts.

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