1 Peter 2:13 "For the Lord’s sake, submit yourselves to every human authority—whether to a king as supreme, 14 or to governors sent by him for the punishment of those who do evil and the praise of those who do good. 15 For this is God’s will, that you silence the ignorance of foolish men by doing good. 16 Live as free people, but not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil. Rather, live as God’s slaves. 17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.18 Slaves, with all respect submit yourselves to your masters—not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For this finds favor if, for the sake of conscience toward God, someone endures grief from suffering undeservedly."
This age has a purpose, to make us aware of our weakness and of our need for God, and to give us opportunity to live by His life and proclaim the coming Kingdom.
Who the ruler is doesn't matter. How the ruler is treating you doesn't matter. Whether you are rich or poor doesn't matter. Whether you are slave or free doesn't matter.
As the veil of this age is ripped away, what is revealed is almost none of the stuff associated with this age matters.
What ultimately matters? Did you live like you were a stranger and sojourner in this age? Did you live like all your hope was in the King and the Kingdom of the age to come?
"and they loved not their lives unto the death"
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