[Steve_Seattle]

"I'm guessing you're referencing Jesus' words in Matthew 5, where He is instructing us on personally relating to other people, matters such as: making vows (swearing), divorce, how you speak ("yes" and "no"), lawsuits, not repaying evil with evil. If you consider the entire context of that chapter, Jesus is not telling us to not resist lawless rulers. Jesus is a God of order and lawfulness, not anarchy and oppression."

Actually, some think he was specifically speaking of arbitrary "stops" of travelers by Roman soldiers, who would often bully and rob wayfarers.

[WXRGina]

Actually, some think he was specifically speaking of arbitrary "stops" of travelers by Roman soldiers, who would often bully and rob wayfarers.

Actually, I don't give a rip what "some think." I read the Word of God and trust His Spirit to illuminate its meaning, which He does to those who seek Him. Most people don't do that and therefore do not understand the meaning of God's Word--the Bible is clear on that point.

[WXRGina]

PS: If you read that chapter, there is no way you can conclude that the Lord was simply speaking of highway robbers.