Saturday, August 15, 2020

Submitting to Government Authority

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 the Novel Coronavirus Disease, COVID-19, was declared a pandemic

by the World Health Organization. On Friday, March 13, 2020 a national emergency was declared in the United States concerning the COVID-19 Outbreak.



Since then, many recommendations and guidelines have been offered by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and others as a means of “flattening the curve” and controlling the spread of the illness.



As the statistics were gathered from sources all over the world, China, Italy, Spain, Sweden, etc. the data was sliced and diced every which way, trying to make sense of it.



Federal, state, and local governments stepped in to recommend certain behaviors geared toward reducing the risk. Later restrictions were placed on our movement. Ventilators were put on emergency order. Any business associated with curbing the coronavirus was deemed essential and priority was given to its rapid response. Restaurants and other businesses deemed non-essential were shut down.



Social distancing, wearing face coverings, and limiting gatherings to ten or fewer people were all new things for us to comprehend in an effort to protect ourselves and others. Stay home, stay safe.



I don’t know about you, but as each of these measures was put in place, each more restrictive than the last, I’ve struggled with compliance.



Not that what was asked was difficult to do. Of course, I could stay home as much as possible. I could get a face covering and estimate how far six feet was from the next person when going out. That’s not the problem I’ve been having. I analyzed the data too and couldn’t understand why they thought this was all necessary. The numbers don’t add up.



As a result, my struggle has been coming to grips with submitting to the authority of those implementing such strident measures. Who are they to tell me I have to self-quarantine? Since when do we quarantine the healthy? Do they have the authority to restrict my rights as a free citizen? Who are they to tell us we have to shut down businesses, crippling the American economy? Does that make sense? Do they have that power? Or is there something else going on here?



What if I don’t agree with their policies?


Who are they to tell us in the Church what we can and cannot do?


Do the powers that be have that authority?


 


As is always the case, my internal angst, anxiety, and struggle lead me to a study of the Bible to find out what the word of God says about such things.



The split-sermon today is the result of my personal study and prayer in an attempt to align my thinking with the word of God. To bring every thought into captivity to Christ. To determine if my indignant attitude is biblically justifiable.




 

Submitting to Government Authority



 


Our primary text today will be 1 Peter 2:13-25 but we’ll start out in Romans 13:1-7. You may want to bookmark those two passages and cross-reference them in your bible if you do that sort of thing like I do.



The Powers That Be

 


Rom 13:1-7 KJV


(1)  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.



 

Wait! What? The powers that be are ordained of God? All of them? Surely not all of them.



“For there is no power but of God”


“The powers that be are ordained of God.”


It says they are assigned to that position, appointed by God.



 

(2)  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.



 

If I resist them, then I am essentially resisting God?



Is that something I want to do? Resist God? Do I want to incur God’s judgment because I don’t want to comply with the edicts of these people that he appointed?  But what if I don’t agree with them?



 

(3)  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:


(4)  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.



 

It doesn’t say I have to agree with them. Our prisons are filled with people who don’t agree with the laws and statutes of the land.



 

(5)  Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.


(6)  For, for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.


 


 

We are to comply not just to avoid punishment but because we are mindful of their appointment by God and are there as God’s servants, to carry out his will. Isn’t that what a minister is?



 

(7)  Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.



 

Not only does this passage state that we are to comply with the mandates of our civil government leaders but that we’re to pay them and honor them.



Really?!  Yes.



Regardless of what we think of the individual, it says we are to honor them at least in their position as appointed by God.



But look at who these people are!



 

Isa 3:4-7 KJV  And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.  (5)  And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honourable.  (6)  When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand:  (7)  In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.  




We’re there now, aren’t we? Honorable men want no part in it. Instead, children and babes rule over us and act like it too, like a bunch of spoiled brats!



That makes it all the more difficult to submit to their whims and wishes!



Yet, they still wield the sword and can execute wrath against us if we don’t comply. We don’t have to like them personally or agree with their policies. We still have to obey them.



 

There are times, however, when as Peter said in Acts 5:29, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” In cases where they overstep their authority and order us to go against the commandments, statutes, or precepts of God, then we have to draw a line in the sand.



May God grant us the wisdom and discernment to know when that is.




Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. (Heb 10:25 KJV)




But even if we are obeying God rather than men, they still wield the sword over us and can execute their wrath upon us. And even then, we still are to honor and respect them because of the positions they hold as God’s servants.



Why would God allow such people to hold office over us? I think we know. Look back over the history of the children of Israel. It can be said, they got the government they deserved. That’s where we are now.



As a nation turned from God, we’ve gotten the government we deserve.



Until we as a nation humble ourselves and turn back to God, and repent of the evil we’ve allowed to pervade our land, this will be our way of life and worse as God continues to withdraw his hand of blessing.



We’re all very familiar with the verse in 2 Chronicles that tells us this so we don’t need to turn there, but let’s turn there anyway and read the verse that comes immediately before it.



 

2Ch 7:13-14 KJV


(13)  If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;


(14)  If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.



 

How do we stay the spread of the pestilence? We can wear the most effective face masks made, social distance to 100 feet, quarantine every last one of us, lockdown the economy until it’s totally destroyed, or whatever else the children that rule over us come up with, but until we turn to God in repentance, our land will not be healed.



We can complain and chafe at the restrictions our government officials place on us all we want. It’s not going to get better. There’s always going to be something, one calamity or another until and unless we as a nation make a wholesale return to God and reconcile with him.



I don’t see this happening. Oh, there will be some that feel the need to “get right with God.” God will get some people’s attention. The chastening from the Father will jar some of us from our stupor.



Instead, we as a nation look to the government to solve our problems. If we just had the right government in place, all would be well. If we could vote in the right political party, if we could get a majority in Congress and the right man in the White House, then you’ll see. Then we’ll fix it. And when that doesn’t work, we can blame the individuals in power. We can tear them down and get upset with them.



But you see, we don’t have a political problem.



We have a spiritual problem.



And you can’t solve a spiritual problem by political means.


You can’t solve a spiritual problem by political means.



When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. (Pro 29:2)



 

There’s no sense in getting ourselves all worked up and emotional about something we can’t change. All we do is cause ourselves problems, health problems, sleepless nights, digestive issues, anxiety.



Instead of bristling against their authority, instead of becoming indignant and rebellious and causing ourselves all kinds of issues, is there anything we can do besides prayer?



Yes. Peter outlines seven reasons for submitting to government authority. Doing so serves to relieve our anxiety and calms our spirit.




Peter’s 7 Reasons for Submitting to Government Authority

 



Peter outlines for us in 1 Peter chapter two not just that we should submit to government authority but why we should submit to them.



He answers the questions I’ve been asking myself for the last five months.



Why should I submit to their authority? It’s unjust and it’s unwarranted. Why should I submit to the edicts of children who can’t do basic math and don’t know what they’re doing? Why should I submit to a government that appears to have a hidden agenda? They’re obviously employing the Cloward-Piven strategy of  “never letting a crisis go to waste, even if you have to create one”?



Peter tells us why in 1 Peter chapter two.



 

1Pe 2:13-25 KJV



(13)  Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;


(14)  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.


(15)  For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:


(16)  As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.


(17)  Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.


(18)  Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.


(19)  For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.


(20)  For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.


(21)  For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:


(22)  Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:


(23)  Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:


(24)  Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.


(25)  For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.



 

Did you pick up on the seven points Peter makes as to why we should submit to our civil leaders? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read this passage or portions of it and never saw the “why”. I only saw that he said we should submit and even honor them, and maybe I even bristled a bit at the thought.



Americans don’t take kindly to being told to submit to anyone, especially someone so undeserving.

 

Texans even more so.



 

1. For the Lord’s Sake

 

1Pe 2:13-14 KJV

(13)  Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

(14)  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.

 



Every. ordinance. of man. Not just the ones we agree with.



Why? For the Lord’s sake.



Let’s see what David thought about this. He was fleeing for his life when King Saul was hunting him down to kill him. David spared Saul’s life in the wilderness of Engedi when he came upon him sleeping in a cave.



1Sa 24:4-6 KJV  And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.  (5)  And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.  (6)  And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.



 

David spares Saul a second time in the wilderness of Ziph



1Sa 26:7-11 KJV  So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the trench, and his spear stuck in the ground at his bolster: but Abner [the commander of his army] and the people lay round about him.  (8)  Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.



 

“Let me go! I’ll pin him to the earth like a bug with his own spear!”



Abishai was probably a Texan.



But what did David say?



(9)  And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?  (10)  David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.  (11)  The LORD forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.



 

David would not allow Saul to be harmed even though he hunted him down to take his own life. He lamented that he had even cut off a piece of his robe.



Why? For the LORD’s sake. God had anointed this man to be king and even though David was the heir apparent to the throne, he didn’t take matters into his own hands but instead he put the matter in God’s hands, in God’s own time.



The first reason we are to submit to government authority is for the Lord’s sake, to honor God.




2. Because of Their Purpose

 



1Pe 2:13-14 KJV

(13)  Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;


(14)  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.

 



Submit to the king, the President. Submit to the Governor. Submit to them that are sent by him. Paul tells Titus to obey the magistrates. (Tit 3:1) That might be someone like a county judge, even one who’s only 29 years old and has never really been a judge or even have a law degree.



Presidents, governors, and magistrates are given for the purpose of deterring sin, even chastening us and for promoting righteousness. They deter sin by discipline and they encourage righteousness through commendation or reward.



 

The second reason we should submit to government is because we understand their purpose.



 

3. To Silence the Ignorance of Foolish Men

 



1Pe 2:11-12 KJV  Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;  (12)  Having your conversation [your conduct] honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.


1Pe 2:15 KJV  For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

 



The word, “silence” means in the sense of putting a muzzle over their mouths, to stop the mouth, to make speechless.



 

Forgive them, for they know not what they do. They’re ignorant of God and of God’s way of life. They don’t know how to do right. We don’t fault our children for acting out of ignorance. Neither should we fault the children who rule over us.



Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Mat 5:16)



 

Rom 12:14 KJV  Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.


Rom 12:17-21 KJV  Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.  (18)  If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.  (19)  Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.  (20)  Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.  (21)  Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.



 

By doing so, you make it very hard for them to dislike you and want to do you harm. You actually “muzzle” them making it impossible for them to speak harshly about you.



 

The third reason we submit to government authority is to silence the ignorance of foolish men.



 

4. Because You are Free

 

1Pe 2:16-17 KJV  As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.  (17)  Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.



 

Remember, when this was written it is believed that Nero, or Domitian was on the throne and Christians were being thrown to the lions and burned at the stake. It seems like an ideal time for malicious actions, but that is not what Peter advises. He tells them instead to submit to the unjust authorities in charge.



You can imagine what people were thinking about the Roman Emperor and his evil officials in the government. Why should I honor a man who is trying to kill me? How is that even possible?



Peter says it is possible because they are free men. What does he mean by that? The Romans were clearly ruling over them, so how could Peter claim that they were free.



 

Joh 8:31-36 KJV  Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;  (32)  And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.  (33)  They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?  (34)  Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.  (35)  And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.  (36)  If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.



 

We are free from sin and as such we’re to live as free people because of what Christ has done for us. And we’re to stand fast in this liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Gal 5:1)



 

1Co 7:22-24 KJV  For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ's servant.  (23)  Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.  (24)  Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God.



 

Christians have been freed from slavery to sin, emancipated from sin and the fear of death, (Heb 2:15) yet we are still bond servants to Jesus Christ who paid the price of our redemption. (Gal 4:5)



Peter says, Live as free people, yet without employing our freedom as a pretext for insolence, disobedience, or insurrection; but live at all times as servants of God.



We are free from sin and bondage, but for the sake and cause of Christ, we submit to those placed in authority over us. We are not to use our liberty, our freedom as a justification for disobedience. We are representatives and ambassadors of the Kingdom of God.



 

The fourth reason we submit to government authority is because we are free.



 

5. For Conscience Toward God Who Rewards the Faithful

 


1Pe 2:18-20 KJV  Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.  


[the crooked, perverse, wicked, unfair]



 

(19)  For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.  (20)  For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.



 

This is acceptable with God. To be persecuted unjustly brings glory to God.



Why? Because it removes all doubt about the injustice of our sufferings.



Peter says, “acceptable with God”. Jesus says “blessed” are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake. (Mat 5:10-12)



“Rejoice and be exceedingly glad. Great is your reward in heaven,” he says.



 

The fifth reason we submit to government authority is for conscience toward God, who rewards the faithful.




6. Because of the Example of Christ

 


1Pe 2:21-25 KJV  For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:  (22)  Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:  (23)  Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:  (24)  Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.  (25)  For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.



 

Another reason Peter gives for submitting to authority is because of the example of Christ. First, he appealed to the Father in the garden at Gethsemane to find another way to atone for our sins, yet he submitted to the Father’s will.



But he did not submit to the Father only; he submitted to the unjust authorities and suffered for it. He did not curse Pilate. Instead, he talked about how God had given Pilate his power, his authority. (Joh 19:10-11) 



Christ knew Pilate would have had no power unless the Father had granted it to him. So, he honored Pilate in recognition of God as the ultimate authority.



 

When Christ was taken captive, he submitted to both civil and religious authorities and suffered willingly. He did not resist. He did not fight back nor did he direct his disciples to fight back.



Instead, he entrusted himself to the Father.



Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; (Heb 5:8-9)



 

The sixth reason we submit to government authority is because of the example of Christ.




7. Because God Judges Righteously

 


1Pe 2:21-23 KJV  For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:  (22)  Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:  (23)  Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:  



 

When Christ was persecuted unjustly, he didn’t retaliate but committed himself to God the Father trusting in his righteous judgment. Knowing that God would avenge his unrighteous treatment or else would forgive them in his mercy, he released himself from concerning himself with the outcome. It is God’s prerogative to deal with the matter however he wishes.



 

Paul also entrusted his fate to God the Father when he was imprisoned.



2Ti 1:12 KJV  For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.



 

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. (Rom 12:19)



 

If they hated me, they will hate you also.



Joh 15:18-21 KJV  If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.  (19)  If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.  (20)  Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.  (21)  But all these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me.



 

But we know him, brethren, and place our faith and trust in him who judges righteously.



 

The seventh reason we submit to government authority is because God judges righteously.



 

Conclusion

 


Christians are urged to repay evil with goodness and to love one another.  We are cautioned to safeguard our reputation as good citizens of high morality, thereby removing all doubt about the injustice of our sufferings.



Why should believers submit to government authority? Peter outlined seven reasons why we should submit to government authorities even unjust ones:



1. We as Christians should submit to government authorities for the Lord’s sake to honor God.



2. We as Christians should submit to government authorities because of their purpose.



3. We as Christians should submit to government authorities to silence the ignorance of foolish men.



4. We as Christians should submit to government authorities because we are free.



5. We as Christians should submit to government authorities for conscience toward God who rewards the faithful.



6. We as Christians should submit to government authorities because of the example of Christ.



7. We as Christians should submit to government authorities because God judges righteously.




 

I leave you with the message Paul gave to Timothy regarding this matter.



1Ti 2:1-3 KJV


(1)  I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;


(2)  For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.


(3)  For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

 

I can’t in good conscience say I have been successful yet at adopting all seven of these principles. But I can say that I have been able to free myself from the rebelliousness and indignation I had been feeling. Compliance is less of an issue. And I’m much calmer and less anxious as a result.



I pray you will be too.



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Editor's Note:

 


Since posting this, the question has been raised, "Does God set up ALL rulers even Hitler, Mussolini, Pol Pot, Stalin, and other totalitarian rulers?"



This is a valid question especially in light of this passage in Hosea –


They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off. (Hos 8:4)


God is the sovereign ruler of the universe and nothing takes place without his permission. As sovereign over all, he has power to appoint leaders or if not appointing them, allowing leaders to rise or fall according to man’s free will.



Satan is currently the god of this world (2 Cor 4:4) and God has allowed him to bestow power to whomsoever he will. (Luk 4:5-6)



However, neither Christ, nor Paul, nor John advocated rebellion against the government of Rome even though the likes of Nero and Caligula ruled and wickedly persecuted true Christians.



We are still to obey and not rebel until and unless it is being mandated that we go counter to God’s Law, commandments, statutes, and precepts.



THEN, we who do know our God will be strong and do exploits, (Dan 11:32) but even then, not to overthrow the government, but to do all we can to obey God. Our exploits will testify to God’s sovereignty and our loyalty, and devotion to Him; our allegiance to Him and His Kingdom and not to the governments of this temporal world. (2 Cor 4:18)



God allows man to set up governments, even those that are ungodly, to give man every opportunity to prove that he cannot rightly govern himself though given 6,000 years to do so.



God can still control those world leaders as he did with Nebuchadnezzar (Dan 4:31-37) and Cyrus (2Chr 36:23; Isa 45:1).



He will let the powers that be rule within his constraints until it is time for the final ruler, that man of sin to be revealed, the son of perdition. God will then remove such restraints and man will come within a hair’s breadth of totally destroying himself unless Christ intervenes. (Mat 24:22)



Christ will then make it plain who rules over all!



And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: (2Th 2:6-8)

 


Hasten the day. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.



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1 comments:

Kelly Irvin said...

This is SOOOO good!!

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