Submitting to Authorities in Christ
by Mitch Davis on September 12th, 2025
Romans 12’s emphasis on not repaying evil for evil (12:17) flows into chapter 13’s warning against rebellion, which invites self-judgment (13:2). Instead of taking justice into our own hands, we learn to trust God’s ordained structures, even when they are imperfect. Doing right frees us from fear of governing authorities (13:3), echoing the spirit-filled, Christ-centered, conscience-driven life in both chapters. Read More
