Now you're in a corrupt society, but God still wants you to be a responsible citizen.

Our affection is set on heaven, not on earthly things, but God has a plan for us to live a peaceful life here on earth.

So he says it begins by submitting to governing authorities.

This world is not my home.

I'm just passing through.

My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue.

Hello, and thanks for being with us today, for Destin for

Victory, where we feature the preaching ministry of Pastor Paul Shepard. Well, in a way,

life on earth is merely a speed bump on the road to our eternal destination. But while we're

here, God has asked us to submit to our government authorities. What does this mean for us as

believers in Christ?

What should this submission look like in day-to-day life?

These answers and more are coming your way next.

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wherever you go. Now, here's our Destin for Victory message, citizens of two kingdoms.

Romans chapter 13. Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong.

Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority?

Then do what is right, and he will commend you, for he is God's servant to do you good.

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