The lives of Daniel, Jesus Christ and the Apostle Paul were diligently investigated by their opponents hoping to find some (any) bit of evidence of insurrection or government corruption which could be used against them.
But they found nothing. This is very significant as we look at these lives (Christ, Daniel, Paul) as examples as we study our relationship to government. On every attempt the opponents came away empty.
These men honored God in the manner in which they related to government authorities. Although not written yet in Daniel’s and Christ’s times, they would have had no problem with Romans 13:1.
- DANIEL: (Daniel 6:4 NASB95) Then the commissioners and satraps began trying to find a ground of accusation against Daniel in regard to government affairs; but they could find no ground of accusation or evidence of corruption, inasmuch as he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption was to be found in him.
- CHRIST: (Luke 23:13–15 ESV) Pilate then called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people. And after examining him before you, behold, I did not find this man guilty of any of your charges against him. Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing deserving death has been done by him.
- PAUL: (Acts 25:7–8 ESV) When he had arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and serious charges against him that they could not prove. Paul argued in his defense, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I committed any offense.”
They were all brought before government authorities, and it was proven by the vindictive actions of their opponents that they had all honored God in submission and obedience.
The only “crime” they committed was faithfulness to God over men.
*A couple more things.
->We are more than conquerors no matter the threatening circumstances!
->God’s voice will always be heard where and when it counts!
Message Title: Brought Before the Governor!
Message Text: Acts 24-26 Selected Texts
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