I think it would be well that I should read again the first seven verses of the 13th chapter

of Paul's epistle to the Romans.

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.

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist

shall receive to themselves judgment, punishment, damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good

works, but to the evil. Will thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the sin.

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.

Wherefore, ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience's sake,

for for this cause, pay ye tribute also, for they are God's ministers attending continually

upon this very thing.

Render therefore to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom, custom, fear to whom fear, honor, to whom honor.

Now, having expounded those words in detail, I indicated last Friday night that we were in a position

now to consider some of the great questions, the great problems, the great principles, which

are raised and dealt with in this most important section of scripture. It is quite a unique

section of this, as you will realize all of you

who are familiar with your Bibles. It deals more extensively with some of these practical

problems of the Christian in his relationship to the state than any other portion of scripture.

And therefore, it is of very great importance.

Well, we've already considered the Christian's relationship to the world in general, and

we also, last Friday, dealt with the Christian's view of the state and its functions.

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