I Peter 2:13-2:17

Attitude Toward State Authority

You'd think that submission is a bad word, based upon the reactions it stirs up in people. The world today seems to think it is barbaric and uncivilized, but the Word of God says different. On today's edition of Bridging the Gap, Pastor Lloyd Pulley resumes his study of First Peter, and provides words to live by from the second chapter. Submission doesn?t have to be a chore...it can be a joy!

  1. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
  2. Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
  3. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
  4. As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
  5. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.