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Introduction
How should believers respond to the social structures of the day?
Since God is their Lord, should they ignore human and governmental institutions?
Peter argues here that believers should submit to the emperor and those governing authorities appointed by him.
The reason they are to submit is:
First, for the Lord’s Sake
Second, it is due to their relationship to God, for in obeying the government, they are in effect, carrying out the will of God.
It is for the Lord’s sake.
Third, they are contradicting the claim that the believers and followers of “The Way” were practicing evil.
By submitting to government, Christians demonstrate that they are good citizens, not anarchists.
Fourth, God was the final word!
This was Peter’s perspective because he did not see the government or the emperor as the last and ultimate Word for him to obey.
The final Word for him to obey came from God and to obey the governing authorities was the will of God.
This was premised on the fact that the believers are free in Jesus Christ, and slaves of God! (vs.
16– “bondservants of God.”)
Lastly, this section closes with four imperatives.
They are:
Respect Everyone
Love the Brotherhood of Believers
Fear God
Honor the King
It is important that we respect the office even though we cannot respect the man or woman in the office.
As much as possible, we should seek to cooperate with the government and obey the law; but we must never allow the law to make us violate our conscience or disobey God’s Word.
If we are sincerely submitted to authority “for the Lord’s sake,” then we will show honor to all who deserve it.
We may not agree with their politics or their practices, but we must respect their position
Jesus Is Our Standard (vs.
21-23)
Jesus Is Our Substitute (v.
24)
Jesus is Our Shepherd (v.
25)
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