Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
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3 Days
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This five-day reading plan taps into the pivotal question asked and debated for generations: Who Is Jesus? During this devotional journey, Pastor Louie Giglio invites you to meet God in both your intellect and heart by uncovering what history and Scripture have to say about Jesus.
This five-day reading plan focuses on the promises of Jesus and nature, and the character of God, regardless of who is president, prime minister, or monarch at any time.
In this 5-day plan taken from Vance K. Jackson’s new book, Before You Start Your Day: A 21-Day Leadership Devotional, readers from around the world gather together to read this life-transforming message. Today, as you are reading these words, God has blessed you with “The Gift of Life.” Before you start your day, choose to surrender your day to Christ—the Author of time itself.
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