Debts

Romans 13:1-7

Submission to the Authorities

1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3For 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. 4For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. 6This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. 7Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

Bee's Thoughts:

"Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law." (Romans 13:8)

I don't like to live in debt and don't want to owe anyone anything as the above verse has been ingrained in my heart. That's good, I thought. Yet I do owe love, and I know I can't complete paying the debt of love.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for paying my debt of sins. Help me not to owe anyone anything. As for my debt of love to others, may Your love flow through me, that I may love others. I know I can't love enough, but help me to love as much. I need You, Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen