When we live in Christ, we are to be examples to other people.

1. GOD IS THE S____________ OF ALL AUTHORITY. (V. 1-4)
   1. E______ human is subject to a higher authority. Matthew 28:18
   2. Defiance against God’s authority brings C__________________.
   3. Those who obey authorities have nothing to F______.
   4. All authorities are to be an A______ performing God’s will.
2. GOD AUTHORIZES LEADERS TO USE T_______________. (V.6-7)
   1. Human leadership comes at a personal C____. I Samuel 9:10-18
   2. Christians are C_________________ to support every official.
   3. Jesus taught that we are to obey government R____. Mark 12:17
3. WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF TIME TO SHOW GOD’S L___.  (V.8-14)      I Corinthians 13:4-8; Romans 13:10
   1. Loving others with agape love F________ God’s rules. John 3:16f
   2. Christians are to lay aside all deeds of D___________. Gal. 5:19f
   3. Christians are to be children of L___________ since God is light. Matthew 5:14; John 8:12f
   4. We must W______ Jesus Christ in order to fight sinful lusts. Romans 6:1-11; Galatians 3:26-28

Christians are to be model citizens who always do what is right in serving the Lord Jesus Christ. Our Heavenly Father is watching.