Rules
10 passages
- Romans 13:1
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
Read it in context - Acts 5:29
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
Read it in context - 2 Timothy 3:16–17
16All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
Read it in context - Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
Read it in context - Psalm 119:10
With all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
Read it in context - Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Read it in context - Proverbs 29:2
When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
Read it in context - Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
Read it in context - Luke 16:17
But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.
Read it in context - Ephesians 6:5
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
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