Wednesday, November 15, 2006

To do or Not to do?

How many of you like to speed every once in a while or even all the time? I am one that likes to speed every once in a while. Usually when I'm running behind. Some though like to speed to just speed, or others speed because others are speeding. Even though everyone knows that it is breaking the law when they speed. Or even when they go through a red light, or not stopping fully at a stop sign. We all do these things every once in a while or some do it all the time. Does it make it right to do it because everyone else is doing it? Let me ask you this. If a group of people were going to jump off the empire state building would you do it just because everyone else is? Probably not! It does state in the bible that we are not supposed to be in the world. Our actions show that we are. If you are speeding are you not of the world? Would you really think that Jesus would actually speed with the rest? I don't think so. It says in Romans 13 verse 1-5 it says Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is not authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. So you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For 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. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. Even though you don't get caught every time for speeding. God is able to judge you for your actions. I know that I don't want God to judge me. That's why when people see a cop car go by them they start pushing on the brake pedal. Because inside they know that they're doing something wrong. Even though some laws we don't agree in we still need to obey them. That is why we need to pray for our leaders for guidance and that's why it is important to vote so the right people get into office. So the next time you fill your foot going down on the gas pedal. Remember if you go over the speed limit your under God's judgment.