TRUE
CITIZENS Wednesday
February 3, 2016
Text:
1 Peter 2:13 – 17 Memory verse:
v 17
In order to live well among others
especially unbelievers, we are to submit ourselves to ordinances of men for God
sake according to Peter’s position in 2:13. Peter distinctly asserts that
Christian conducts must be honest; which it cannot be, if there is not a just
and careful discharge of all relative duties. Regard to those duties is the
will of God, consequently, the Christian's duty, and the way to silence the
base slanders of ignorant and foolish men. We must endeavour, in all relations,
to behave rightly (see the devotion for Tuesday February 2, 2016), that we do not make our liberty a cloak or covering for any
wickedness or for the neglect of duty; but we must remember that we are
servants of God.
It is our duty to show respect to all
people (2:17). According to Family Bible Notes,
“True religion teaches us to
conduct with propriety in all conditions and relations of life, and to exercise
those feelings towards others which we ought to wish others to exercise towards
us.” The exhortation of Peter in 2:17 is fundamental to our living in harmony
and having a clear conscience towards people. It embodies the summary of the
law (see Mk 12:30, 31; Rom 13:9). Are you a true citizen? Our duty consists in
reverencing kings, in obeying their lawful commands, in a cheerful payment of
our dues, in praying affectionately for them, and in praising God for the
blessing of their government. Are you truly doing these? That makes us as good
citizens.
Food
for Thought:
Civil power is of God and thus we have a duty to constituted authorities.
Prayer: God, make me a faithful and true citizen in Jesus name.
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