violence of criminals. Civil law and order is a benefit to believers as well as to citizens in general. “Wherefore it is a necessity to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience” (v. 5). It is dangerous for any person to disregard his conscience. Believers need to have a biblically educated conscience so that they obey God and government, but in that order. The prophet Daniel is a great example of this very distinction (Dan. 6:3–24). “For on account of this you are
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