Every Thursday night, John Hamon hosts an amazing men's bible study. We have been diving into timothy and I just wanted to share something that came up in regards to the leader(s) of one's country in 1 Timothy 2:1-4
1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth
As the time comes again in which we as a people decide who our leader shall be for the next four years, consider that it is an instruction of Paul to pray for those who are in authority over us. Tonight, our brother Jonathan pointed out the emperor of Rome at the time of this writing was Nero, and no matter how negative our outlook on a particular leader's policies are, Paul wrote to Timothy that prayer should be given up for those in authority under the thumb of the infamous Nero. It encouraged me to pray for the politicians I disagree with and i hope it does the same for you, :)
Everyone with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. (Titus 3:15)
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