DCLM Daily Manna 22 January 2024 — Our Civic Responsibility

 

DCLM Daily Manna 22 January 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Our Civic Responsibility

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TOPIC: Our Civic Responsibility (DCLM Daily Manna 22 January 2024)

KEY VERSE: "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" (Romans 13:1).

TEXT: Romans 13:1-8 (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.

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

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.

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

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

7 Render, to all the, eir dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

8 Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:

John Calvin, a French protestant reformer, believed that we owe it an obligation to respect and obey our rulers as long as our obedience to their commands does not contradict the laws of God.

Our reading today directs us to our obligations and responsibilities to our spiritual and secular leaders because God ordained them. We are to give them high respect and support as much as it lies within our power. Resisting them amounts to fighting the ordinance of God, which will attract damnation from Him. The leaders are directly or indirectly ministers of God to us for good. We are to be subject to them by paying our taxes and rendering all our dues and customs to them, honoring and respecting them.

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Whatever the condition of our society or government activities today, God still commands us to obey and respect the authorities. They may be corrupt, yet we are to pray for them and never join them in their corruption, even if we can serve under them. We are expected to show deference to the government of the day as much as they rule under God's law. Jesus Christ and His disciples obeyed the government of their day. Even though many of them were unjustly treated, imprisoned, and denied access to social amenities, they still fulfilled their civic obligations.

It is our responsibility to make our society better. We must pay our taxes, participate in social work, vote during elections, and icipateparticipate in developmental projects in our communities. Our responsibilities in the church of God are just as highly essential; they must be equally carried out with every sense of responsibility.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
A genuine Christian aims to leave where he dwells better than he met.

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Acts 18-19

Ambydennis Notice Board: We trust you have been blessed by the devotional. Accepting Jesus as your Lord and personal Savior is one of the best decisions, especially for you; imagine having Christ in your life; what a fantastic experience it will be. It starts here as you proclaim: Dear Father, I humbly come to you in sincere repentance, claiming you as my Lord and personal Saviour. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness, be the center of my life, and let my life revolve around you as I partake in the eternal life you gave us in Jesus' Name. Congratulations, you are now Born again. God bless you.