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Originally Posted by Pastor Isaac Peters
July 4, 1776: God's favorite country officially comes into existence. This reveals an interesting yet subtle point in Holy Scripture. Romans 13:1-7 reads:
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.
Thus, rebellion against a ruler or even protesting taxes is a sin against God, but once you win, it was what God wanted all along. Praise His glorious name!
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And Acts 5:29 reads:
But Peter and the apostles said in reply, "We must obey God rather than men."There's a reason our Church is built on the Rock of
Peter.