Deuteronomy 10:20 – Serve the Lord your God
“Fear the LORD your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.”
Psalms 33:12 – Blesses the nation whose God is the Lord
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.”
Proverbs 14:34 – Righteousness exalts a nation
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.”
Romans 13:1 – Be subject to the governing authorities
“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.”
1 Timothy 2:1-2 – Pray for those in authority
“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
Jeremiah 29:7 – Seek the welfare of the city
“Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
Matthew 22:21 – Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar
“So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
Acts 5:29 – Obey God rather than men
“Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!”
Galatians 5:1 – Stand firm in your freedom
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”
1 Peter 2:17 – Honor everyone, love the brotherhood
“Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.”
1 Peter 5:2 – Shepherd the flock of God
“Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve.”
Romans 12:10 – Love one another with brotherly affection
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – Love is patient and kind
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Proverbs 24:21 – Fear the Lord and the king
“Fear the LORD and the king, my son, and do not join with rebellious officials.”
1 Peter 3:15 – Always be prepared to give an answer
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”
Titus 3:1 – Be submissive to rulers and authorities
“Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good.”
Psalm 122:9 – For the sake of the house of the Lord
“For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.”
Proverbs 11:14 – In an abundance of counselors, there is safety
“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”
Proverbs 24:6 – In an abundance of counselors, there is victory
“Surely you need guidance to wage war, and victory is won through many advisers.”
Proverbs 16:12 – It is an abomination for kings to do evil
“Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness.”
Proverbs 20:28 – Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king
“Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.”
Acts 4:19-20 – We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard
“But Peter and John replied, “Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him? You be the judges! As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
Esther 4:14 – Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
Mark 12:17 – Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s
“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.’ And they were amazed at him.”
Matthew 28:19-20 – Go therefore and make disciples of all nations
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people who are called by my name humble themselves
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Proverbs 14:28 – In a multitude of people is the glory of a king
“In a multitude of people is a king’s glory, but in the lack of people is a prince’s ruin.”
Genesis 12:2-3 – I will bless you and make your name great
“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”
Isaiah 9:6 – The government shall be upon his shoulder
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
John 8:32 – You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Psalm 33:12 – Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.”
Proverbs 29:2 – When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice
“When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
Proverbs 28:15 – Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler
“Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a helpless people.”
Psalm 2:10-12 – Kiss the Son, lest he be angry
“Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.”
2 Samuel 23:3-4 – The one who rules over people must be just
“The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: ‘When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.’”
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewal of your mind
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
Proverbs 16:7 – When a man’s ways please the Lord
“When the LORD takes pleasure in anyone’s way, he causes their enemies to make peace with them.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 – If my people who are called by my name humble themselves
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Matthew 22:37-39 – Love the Lord your God with all your heart
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”