dantanc Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 "DO NOT WORK FOR RECOGNITION, BUT DO WORK WORHTY OF RECOGNITION" If we are faithful, honest and hard working to the work entrusted to us, as we claim we are children of God, we bring glory and honor to our father in heaven. On the other hand if we do not work deligently and are not submissive to the earthly authorities, we greive our heavenly father as world then tends to say " what sort of God's children these are". And also we can not win over to our father, those who are inquisitive and observant of our behavior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionslady Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 One word is humility.......for who are we to question authority? Jesus submitted himself to authority to die for us. This world is not our home. Though I do not agree with wealthy supressive goverment, that the poor should always be opressed by the rich but as Jesus said there will always be the poor. Seek me..........For we also answer to a higher authority. We are to be obediant for that is what we are called to be. For what can man do to us? God is the ruler of our souls. The flesh is not important. To be obedient in all things. All things....... all authority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionslady Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 What is unfair treatment? How can we look upon the cross and say anything we suffer is unfair? Displine, self control. fruits of the spirit. We are free when we choose to live in God's peace. I have endured much says Paul, and he bore the scars of Christ.. who complains? We grow through these unjustices, who can cry foul on our parts? If we complain we represent some one other than Christ. We are called to get off of the milk, and mature. All for the glory of God. After all life is not about us anyway. It is all about God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbuthpstr Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 In what way is God's glory dependent upon us living submissive, obedient lives? How is God hurt when we get rebellious? As we live submissive, obedient lives in society, it gives no ground for the foolish arguments and accusations of the lost. We silence their critisims by living Godly, holy lives. When we rebel, it provides easy ammunition for which to shot at our credibility to the lost, discredit our witness and testimony, and destroy our integrity. Unbelievers looking at the rebellious chirsitan would experience no hunger fo the things of God, and be justified to never surrender their lives to Jesus Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoli Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Living submissive, obedient lives brings God glory, honor and praise. We show the world that he is worthy. God has placed human authorities over us and he expects us to obey. We are the light of the world and to be just that means to be submissive and obedient to the call of God. When we become rebellious to God we are telling him we know whats best for our lives, will make our own choices whether bad or good. We want to be in control instead of allowing God to control us. How can we tell God we love him, when we act this way. That hurts God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cct1106 Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 With the will of God we must put ignorance of foolish men to sleep (silence). Because we are free we must not be malicious and be servants of God. God is very hurt when we get rebellious. Why? Because we are taking away what God wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Stanley Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 We must be obedient to God and not man.Some Christians live in freedom and others live under repressive goverments.All are commanded to co-operate with their goverment.If we are to be persecuted it should be for obeying God,and not for breaking moral or civil laws.If you suffer for doing good and you endure it,this is commendable before God.If you are not obedient to God,then you stray away from Him and this hurts God when we get rebellious.This does not show our love for God.So we must honor God,and be obedient in all our ways,showing God we love Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunilbernard Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Q1. (2:15-16) In what way is God's glory dependent upon us living submissive, obedient lives? How is God hurt when we get rebellious? God has made us in His own image to reflect his characteristics. When we sincerely live our lives according to His characteristics, His name is glorified. If we do not do that He is diishonored. As commanded by God we should be submissive to all authorities as He has placed them in that position for law and order purposes here on earth. When everyone does his job wilfully and obediently, then there is peace in the land and God is glorified. But if we, as Christians, live our lives in an arrogant style, then Christ is dishonored because we bear His name. God is hurt in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annk Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 If we live submissive, obedient lives for Him, in fulfilling our duties in the manner God expects of us, shows other 'aliens' that we believe in what we are doing and that we have the freedom to chose between right and wrong, and that by leaning towards the love of God he will help us chose the right path, and by that choice we are helping to spread that valuable work and love of the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annk Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Part TWO: Having been given the choice of free will when we disobey God we are accepting our own independebnce as the as the correct way, and not the way God wishes us to be or do. When we err we are hurting God but God as a true parent continues to place His arms around us and tries to protect us and lead us back to his fold. How blessed we are to have such a wonderful parent, and yet how often we neglect to tell him how much we love him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 WE ARE TO FOLLOW THE LAWS THAT ARE GIVEN BY THOSE IN AUTHORITY . THE AGENTS OF JUSTICE WERE ORDAINED BY GOD . WE ARE MADE IN HIS IMAGE SO WHEN WE DISOBEY IT IS LIKE A REBELLIOUS CHILD NOT DOING AS HE IS TOLD. NATURALLY THAT MAKES GOD UNHAPPY KNOWING THAT WE ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE LAWS THAT HE HAS SET FOR US TO FOLLOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gail B. Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 God has placed all those in authority over us including those in government. We are to willingly and freely submit to their leadership as head because of that, obeying laws and living good lives. We are representatives of Him on this earth and when we are rebellious, we hurt his cause and are following the enemy thus giving the unsaved a cause for criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguilar-j Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 We must consider that GOD created every thing in that thought he created authority to keep an order of things. Thereof GOD depends that all these things happens and everyone gloryfies GOD. When something breaks down and this hapens so much to often then we hurt GOD. It has happened before and it can happen again GOD is a jealous GOD and even He is the most mercyful and loving GOD, also he is always there to restore order if order needs to be restored let us be sure of that. Peter is clear and gives us direction in how to act, with respect towards authority and then goes as far as letting us know to submit not only to the good authority but also to the harsh one making the point of what merit is for a christian to obey a good master. The true merit is for the one that submits with respect to the one that is harsh towards us. Goes along the lines of loving our fellows, lets love our enemies and they then will bring glory to God. This as a true christian way of living. May God richly bless you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim E. Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 "For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry." 1 Samuel 15:23. Saul was full of pride and he caved in and God rejected him as King. Saul grieved the Lord. We are commanded not to grieve the Spirit. Inwardly or outwardly we may rebel, either way we will loose blessings if God has to choose someone else to do what He has set out for us. We cannot hide from the Lord. When rebellion becomes manifested outwardly it can stir up troble for others as well. You may cause others to stumble or fall. When we submit ourselves to the Lords' instruction we bring Him glory. Grieving the Lord is enough in itself, but when you do your evil before mankind you hurt the message of love and salvation that God is trying to get to all mankind through us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitty Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 We are free people. We choose to obey voluntarily. God gave us an ability to live freely and to obey him. When we speak good about Him. We are bringing glory to his name. Just like when we rebel it hurts the other person. God is different. He knew when He created to world that humans were going to rebel. Knowing this God still created us humans. He gets hurt, but he is forgiving, and forgets when we repent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda bass Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 We are to submit because God has set in place civil institutions to govern and order society. God has placed people in authority to punish wrong behavior and encourage right behavior. When Christians become rebellous, it reflects directly on Jesus and His reputation. When we choose to submit to God of our own free will, we are free from sin's oppression and penalty,free from guilt,free from a hopeless quest to live a perfect life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juwulz Posted March 10, 2004 Report Share Posted March 10, 2004 In what way is God's glory dependent upon us living submissive, obedient lives? It is for the greater good and is necessary to fulfill the will of God in the World. How is God hurt when we get rebellious? I imagine it is the same way as when our own children disobey us. Hurt, disapointment, tears, but still loves us and will guide us and discipline us when necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PressThrough Posted May 16, 2004 Report Share Posted May 16, 2004 Q1. (2:15-16) In what way is God's glory dependent upon us living submissive, obedient lives? How is God hurt when we get rebellious? By me being in obedience to God will cause the pagans who see me and have heard my testimony to glorify God in His coming. Glory Be To God!!! God gets hurt when we turn our backs on Him because He loves us and wants only the best for us. He knows where we lead our selves, that's why He corrects us. He wishes that none perish in the firery depths of hell. Hallelujah!!! He Himself went through so much pain in His walk on earth and death on the Cross; to lead us into the light, freeing our spirits so that we may live in all confidence of Him, and looking forward to our Heavenly Kingdom. Praise God!!! If we should turn our backs on Him after having once tasted His Graciousness, then it's like we're telling Him we don't need Him after all He's done for us. It's like saying I love you but don't trust you now that life is better, so I am going to do it my way. God Forbid!!! We are to be examples to the unbeliever and babes in Christ, by living a Holy life in submission and obedience to God. So as to be a light for the lost in Christ, showing them the way through the darkness to Home in Gods Glory. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcl Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 a. By living lives of quiet submission to civil authorities we do not negate or detract from God's reputation or from the truth that Christianity is the best way to live. In a very real sense, God's honor is tied to our observable behavior. The world watches to see if we live out what we profess to believe. b. By living rebellious lives in opposition to civil authority, we portray Christianity and the teachings of Christ in a bad light, giving unbelievers no reason to be attracted to the gospel. Rebellion eventually leads to chaos and ultimately, death. We are to lead others to choose life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spclk22 Posted May 26, 2004 Report Share Posted May 26, 2004 To keep from having people talk of us as if we were not leading Christan lives. We must let people see us as we are worshiping God not hiding it when noone is looking. If we do not obey his laws then we cause hurt to God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggysue Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 we become more like Jesus,but if we are rebellious we are out of God's will and it will distance us from God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherdills Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 God's glory is dependent upon us living submissive, obedient lives in that it is representative of His true character. God is hurt when we get rebellious because we are not fully relying on Him to meet our needs and are acting against His character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeking Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 People see God through us so by us living lives that Christlike He gets the glory. Should we be unruly and rebellious we detract from the very nature of Christ. We are supposed to be the reflection of Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollymadhat Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Q1. (2:15-16) In what way is God's glory dependent upon us living submissive, obedient lives? How is God hurt when we get rebellious? God's kingdom is one of submissiveness and obedience , for the opposite of these are rebellion. satan's kingdom is one of rebellion. If we are going to show the beauty and Glory of God then we need to live in such a way that reflects that beauty through our obedience and repect to others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.I.C Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I think this shows that Christians are not "reckless" in their behaviour. We don't think that we are so much better (or have a higher calling, if you will, than any other ordinary person.) All of us alike have to live in submission to authority. It shows that we are responsible citizens and have self-control. Our actions reflect Jesus and His reputation. Therefore when we refuse to submit ot those who God has put in authority over us, we are not submitting to God. It is as if we were being disobediant and disrespectful to Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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