Submit to Governing Authorities
1. Christians are called to live within the structure of society
2. All authority comes from God

Submit to Governing Authorities
1. Christians are called to live within the structure of society
2. All authority comes from God
3. To rebel against authority is to rebel against God’s order

Is There a Biblical Reason to Reject Authority?
1. When authority commands disobedience to God
2. When authority violates God’s Word
3. When submission would mean denying Christ

John Bevere
“Rebellion is not simply the rejection of authority—it is the rejection of God’s protection.”

Why Submit to Authority?
1. God established it

Why Submit to Authority?
1. God established it
2. To avoid punishment

Why Submit to Authority?
1. God established it
2. To avoid punishment
3. Because of conscience

John Bevere
“When we honor authority, we honor the One who appointed it. When we dishonor authority, we bring dishonor to ourselves.”

Responsibilities of Those Who Govern
1. Punish wrongdoing (Romans 13:3)
2. Promote what is good (Romans 13:4)

Responsibilities of Those Who Are Governed
1. Submit (Romans 13:5)
2. Give respect and honor to those in authority

Responsibilities of Those Who Are Governed
1. Submit (Romans 13:5)
2. Give respect and honor to those in authority
3. Engage

Warren Wiersbe
“He who honors authority honors God Himself, and in doing so, invites divine blessing and peace.”

Pay to All What Is Due
1. Taxes – support the structure you benefit from
2. Respect – speak with humility and discernment
3.Honor – treat authority as God’s instrument, not merely human office

Our submission to earthly authority reflects our submission to God’s ultimate authority. The more we trust God’s sovereignty, the freer we are to obey, honor, and pray—even when we don’t agree.

John Bevere
“When we come under God’s authority, there is peace and safety. Outside of that, we open the door to chaos.”