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Respect authority - a Christian perspective
Jesus did not preach violent revolution against the government like many radical revolutionaries did. He actually instructed people to respect those put into positions of authority over them, and to give them their due.
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Basilea Schlink : Disrespect: Negation of Authority
Why is it so difficult for us to respect people who deserve to be respected? Why is it especially true in our times, even among Christians, that people take such a stand against respect and authority? Why is it difficult for us to recognize the words of Scripture and to...
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