By Soror Jossie McCloud
“Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.
Honor the Emperor.” 1 Peter 2:17
In this time of political unrest, confusion, and some might even say, turmoil; we must
remember what the Bible says about respecting our political leaders. We must respect
and submit to the authority of leadership in both Delta, and our country.
Does this mean we have to listen to and follow those with whom we disagree?
According to Romans, Chapter 13, we do, for it says, “Everyone must submit to
governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of
authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is
rebelling against what God has instituted…”
While we must respect those in authority, our leaders must also remember who the real
authority is for “our citizenship is in heaven and from it we await a Savior, the Lord
Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:20 ESV
And at the end of the day, “We must obey God rather than men.” Acts 5:29.
As we continue to take an active interest in the welfare of our country, let us remember
that in spite of what we think of the leaders of this nation and even in our trailblazing
sorority, it is to His authority that we all submit and if He allowed it, we can be sure that
it is in Divine Order.
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord…Psalm 33:12 ESV.
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