[AlwaysFrosty]

“Sorry, that Scripture does not say submit yourselves to evildoers themselves, which is what Romney is. It’s because I fear God that I will not vote for him as this nation’s leader. We aren’t to submit to the government if it comes into conflict with God’s laws. Besides, Romney isn’t even in office, so how is voting for him submitting to the ordinance of man, as to a king or governor?”

Ok, I get it, but just to keep it all honest and to lift up a slight challenge to your statement. The Apostle Peter wrote this letter to, “God’s elect in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia.” At the time of this writing all these were provinces of ROME. They were under the rule of Caesar, and directly under the rule of Roman governors.
Now, according to history we know the Romans were not particularly fond of Jews or Christians. They felt as though they were obstinate in their insistance on believing in only ONE God. It was a belief they willing died for.
Even in the face of being persecuted for their faith the Apostle IS telling them that these Roman Rulers were ordained by God to rule.
Now, there is no doubt that these Roman rulers did not rule according to God’s standards, and yet the Apostle tells the Christians to submit to their rule.
How can this be if, according to you, we are NOT to submit if the government is in conflict with God’s law?
I believe the challenge for Christians is to work to discern God’s will for their country, and then, as good civic citizens help that purpose move forward.

[CatherineofAragon]

Like I said, I’ve been praying for God’s discernment in the matter, and I believe I have it. I’m not voting for Romney. Remember, women in MA are walking into clinics today and getting their cheap abortions, thanks to him.

In respect to your challenge, if you lived in Nazi Germany, are you saying it would be permissible in God’s eyes to murder Jews because the government ordered it?

Read Acts 4. The apostles were commanded by the authorities not to preach about Christ or invoke His name. Here’s their response:

“But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge you”. Later, Acts 5 states, “Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, we ought to obey God rather than men.”

[Arrowhead1952]

You been on my watch list.

Fry now.

[itsahoot]

Now, there is no doubt that these Roman rulers did not rule according to God’s standards, and yet the Apostle tells the Christians to submit to their rule.

The voted? Who knew?