Basic Christianity: God & Government Part 2 – Civil Disobedience
Pastor Mark Martin
In this second teaching on God and government from Romans 13, Pastor Mark Martin explains the purpose of government, its role in protecting citizens and punishing criminals, as well as times when civil disobedience may be necessary when the government is forcing citizens to participate in evil that’s against God’s Word.
“Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.”
Romans 13:1-7
J. Mark Martin / Oct 12, 2014
