For Kids: Romans 13 is a great opportunity for you to see why it’s important to obey the government. Based on the sermon, what are some things you learned about how a Christian is to respond to the government?

For Discussion:

• Why is it important to know the origin of human government?  
• How/why does it offend God when people disobey the government? What are the implications of this idea?  
• Do you agree that bad government is better than no government? Why or why not? What do you think the world would look like with no government?  
• Why is obeying governmental authorities in your best interest?  
• When someone disobeys the government, what does it ultimately say about their heart toward God?  
• How did Christ obey the government? To what end did he obey? Why was his obedience more than just an example for us?  
• How does today’s passage help you better understand what it means to be a Christian?  
• If you are a Christian, in what ways do you need to better honor God with your attitudes and actions toward the government?  

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