Scripture

Romans 13:1–7

[1] Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. [2] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. [3] For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, [4] for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. [5] Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience. [6] For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. [7] Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. (ESV)

Call to Worship

Psalm 61:6–7

[6] Prolong the life of the king;
may his years endure to all generations!
[7] May he be enthroned forever before God;
appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him! (ESV)

Prayer of Repentance

Almighty God, you freely pardon all who repent and turn to you. Now fulfill in every contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; forgiving all our sins, and cleansing us from evil consciences, through the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Benediction

May the LORD, who is sovereign over every authority in heaven and on earth, remind you that Christ reigns as King of kings. May the Holy Spirit give you confidence, patience, hope, and courage to speak truth boldly in the public square, to pray for those in authority, and to live peaceably with all as far as it depends on you. May the Holy Spirit equip you to obey God rather than man when they command evil or forbid good. Trusting that Jesus Christ is Lord. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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