by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 24, 2019 | Blog, Reflections From Romans
Romans 13:3 (NKJV) “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.” In the normal context, rulers should be in support of good works and not evil works so...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog, Reflections From Romans
Romans 13:1 (NKJV) “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.” This is a hard saying and I know that many of us cannot accept it. The question that springs up...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 22, 2019 | Blog, Reflections From Romans
Romans 12:21 (NKJV) “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” We are called to overcome. Evil is pressing in on every side looking for opportunity to squeeze us in, push us down and knock us over. That’s the constant battle we face. Evil is always...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 21, 2019 | Blog, Reflections From Romans
Romans 12:18 (NKJV) “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” There are times when peace is simply not achievable and we need to be realistic when we get to that relationship junction. However, we should have the default attitude...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Aug 20, 2019 | Blog, Reflections From Romans
Romans 12:16 (NLT) “Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!” The simple-minded man is simple and spiritual. It’s simplicity that makes it easy to live with others. When people push...
