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1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 4
▪ Be Thankful to God ▪ Be Prayerful for Them ▪ Be Mindful of Ourselves 5
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▪ For Their Position of Authority 8
▪ For Their Position of Authority ▪ Romans 13:3-4 – “For rulers are… God’s servant for your good” (cf. Judges 17:6; 21:25). 9
▪ For Their Position of Authority ▪ Romans 13:3-4 – “For rulers are… God’s servant for your good” (cf. Judges 17:6; 21:25). ▪ Daniel 2:21 – “He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.” 10
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▪ For Their Eternal Salvation 12
▪ For Their Eternal Salvation ▪ V . 1 - “I urge that… prayers… be made for all people ... “ ▪ V . 3 – God “desires all people to be saved… 13
▪ For Their Eternal Salvation ▪ V . 1 - “I urge that… prayers… be made for all people ... “ ▪ V . 3 – God “desires all people to be saved… ▪ Luke 6:27-28 – “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” 14
▪ For Their Eternal Salvation ▪ V . 1 - “I urge that… prayers… be made for all people ... “ ▪ V . 3 – God “desires all people to be saved… ▪ Luke 6:27-28 – “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” ▪ 2 Timothy 2:25-26 – “God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.” 15
▪ For Their Personal Character 16
▪ For Their Personal Character ▪ That They Would Acknowledge God ▪ Psalm 14:1 – “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” 17
▪ For Their Personal Character ▪ That They Would Acknowledge God ▪ Psalm 14:1 – “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” ▪ Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” 18
▪ For Their Personal Character ▪ That They Would Acknowledge God ▪ Psalm 14:1 – “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” ▪ Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” ▪ That They Would Walk in Wisdom ▪ James 3:13 – 18 – “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” 19
▪ For Their Personal Character ▪ That They Would Acknowledge God ▪ Psalm 14:1 – “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” ▪ Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” ▪ That They Would Walk in Wisdom ▪ James 3:13 – 18 – “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth . 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” 20
▪ For Their Personal Character ▪ That They Would Acknowledge God ▪ Psalm 14:1 – “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” ▪ Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” ▪ That They Would Walk in Wisdom ▪ James 3:13 – 18 – “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth . 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice . 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” 21
▪ For Their Personal Character ▪ That They Would Acknowledge God ▪ Psalm 14:1 – “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” ▪ Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” ▪ That They Would Walk in Wisdom ▪ James 3:13 – 18 – “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom . 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere . 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” 22
▪ For Their Personal Character ▪ That They Would Acknowledge God ▪ Psalm 14:1 – “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” ▪ Proverbs 9:10 – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” ▪ That They Would Walk in Wisdom ▪ James 3:13 – 18 – “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom . 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere . 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” 23
▪ For Their Public Rule 24
▪ For Their Public Rule ▪ That It Would Be Just ▪ Romans 13:3-4 – “For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good…” 25
▪ For Their Public Rule ▪ That It Would Be Just ▪ Romans 13:3-4 – “For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good…” ▪ 1 Peter 2:14 – “or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good” (cf. Is. 5:20; Prov. 14:34). 26
▪ For Their Public Rule ▪ That It Would Be Just ▪ Romans 13:3-4 – “For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good…” ▪ 1 Peter 2:14 – “or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good” (cf. Is. 5:20; Prov. 14:34). ▪ That It Would Be Selfless ▪ Jeremiah 29:7 – “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” 27
▪ For Their Public Rule ▪ That It Would Be Just ▪ Romans 13:3-4 – “For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good…” ▪ 1 Peter 2:14 – “or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good” (cf. Is. 5:20; Prov. 14:34). ▪ That It Would Be Selfless ▪ Jeremiah 29:7 – “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” ▪ Proverbs 28:21 – “To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong.” 28
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