SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES

PREPARED BY: REV. NICHOLAS WANYONYI WASIKE

(SUB-REGIONAL OVERSEER –
SIBANGA SUB-REGION)

PRESENTED TO: DELIVERANCE CHURCH

INTERNATIONAL SIBANGA

DATE: 11TH FEB, 2024

MAIN TEXT: ROMANS 13: 1-7

ROMANS 13: 1-7
1Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except
that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

2Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has
instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

3For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you
want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be
commended.

4For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for
rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to
bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible

punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

6This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full
time to governing.

7Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then
revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

PRELUDE

Authority entails but not limited to; the right to make rules and the power to enforce
the laid down rules within an organization. The organization would be as small as a
family going through institution of learning to the companies and cooperates.
Emphasis here is put on authority therefore enjoys the right and power to give orders
authorize undertakings and make decision then communicate the same in line with the
objectives vision and mission of the cooperate.

Vs. 2. Emphasized that there is no authority except that which has been established by
God. The authority has been instituted by God himself.

Vs. Those in authority are not terror to good but to the bad

Vs. Those in authority are God’s servants for the good of their subjects

Vs. more emphasis should be put on service to those in authority rather than how they
ascended to the position of authority

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY?

1. Obay the authority (Hebrews 13:17)

(17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because
they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that
their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.)

Because the person in authority will give an account over you; it is emcumbent upon
you to take instructions from that person and bring back the report without delay.

2. Sumit to the authority (1st Peter 2:13-14, 18)

(13. Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether
to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by
him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.)

(18. Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only
to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.)
You are called upon to respect the master whether he is considerate or harsh.

3. Accept the Authority

4. Serve the authority
5. Pray for the authority (1st Timothy 2:1-3)
(1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving
be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live
peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and
pleases God our Savior,)

Prayer for those in authority would yield peaceful and quiet lives among the
people paving way for godliness and holiness.

6. Support the authority (1st Samuel 14: 6-7)

(6 Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of
those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act in our behalf. Nothing can
hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.”

7“Do all that you have in mind,” his armor-bearer said. “Go ahead; I am with you
heart and soul.”)

- Morally

Jonathan’s arm bearer vowed to support the master morally vs 7 “I am with you
heart and soul.”

- Support the authority financially

- Support also materially
7. Remember the authority. (Hebrew 13: 7)
 (7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the
outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.)

- When you remember those who presented the word of God to you; you will
remember the word of God in equal measure.
- Consider the outcome of their lives and identify with it.
- Imitate their Faith manarism
8. Respect the Authority (Romans 13:7)

(7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue,
then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
You must give everyone what owe him/her. Give respect and honour where it is
due.)

9. Honour the Authority.

NEVER DO THE FOLLOWING TO THE AUTHORITY

1. Do not rebel against the Authorities
Numbers 12:2; 16:1-15
The group of Israelite who rebelled against Moses (authority installed by God)
faced the wrath of God.
2. Do not usurp the authority (1st Timothy 2:12, 1st Kings 1:5-10)

(12. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she
must be quiet)

Do not carryout yourself as if it is you who is in the authority when you are not. It
did not end up well for Adonijah when he usurped the reigns from the authorities
that God had put in place.
 3. Do not gossip nor showed you backbite the authority
4. Do not undermine the authority
5. Do not resist the authority (romans 13:2)

(2Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what

God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.)

By resisting one in authority, you also resist the ordinance of God thereby receiving
condemnation from the ordainer.

6. Do not murmur against the authority

7. Do not abuse the authority
Abused of authority may appear in different forms namely;
- Having undue influence over those in authority to make and execute decisions
geared towards obtaining personal gains.
- Intentionally creating unconducive environment/ condition that inhibit the
operations of those in Authority thereby rendering them less effective towards
achieving the goals of the cooperates

CONCLUSION

In the context of the church/fellowship it is paramount/ importance that all members

summit to the lead pastor as well as all the departmental heads that acquire positions
of responsibility by delegation. This will not only give you approval by the leaders but
also enormous blessing from God. Since it is God who instituted the kind of leadership
in the church; by you submitting to such authority you will have obeyed Gods word
which will in turn declare you blessed.

Your support to church authority will be by extension support to the growth of the
kingdom of God.