1 Peter 2:12-24
Submission to Rulers and Masters
13Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. 16Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 17Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
18Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 20But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
Rhema word: Sit down.
I believe submission has alot to do with knowing your position in God. I can submit to authorities because I'm conscious of who God is. Who don't face office politics, i guess the question is to what degree... In my workplace, I'm faced with a tricky situation whereby I guess I need to overcome by learning to submit for the Lord's sake. Its never about the leadership style. Its never about the leader. Its always about My heart. Do I feel like I'm being restricted? Do I feel like I'm being avoided? Do I feel like I'm thrown into the background? I would say yesyesyes to all of it. Therefore Do I feel I need not submit to the leader? And for that it would be a No. Its biblically wrong. The world may say otherwise. I guess this is my second wave of learning what it means to submit to authorities. I truly believe God is testing my heart. May I be found to please His heart...
Narash (Lion of God)
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