First Baptist Church of Devol
When you don't like the Leader
May 24, 2026
Romans: Right with God, Ready for Life
Big Idea: Honor authority with a clean conscience—neither rebellious nor fearful—because Jesus is Lord.
- God uses authority to hold back
(Romans 13:1–4)
is one of God’s mercies. - Submission is
, not
(Romans 13:5)
We submit because God is God, not because leaders are perfect. - Honor is not
(Romans 13:1–2, 5)
Disagree without dishonoring; appeal without undermining. - Jesus is Lord, so there are limits (Romans 13:1–6; Acts 5:29)
We submit until we’re asked to
This week
Clean up your
(no gossip, no contempt)..
Do your work as
(integrity when nobody’s watching).
for those over you (1 Timothy 2:1–2).
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