Scripture Post #1,082: *OBEY & SUBMIT*

Hebrews 13:17:

"Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you."

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It can be very, very dangerous ("unprofitable") to get on the bad side of those over you (or grieve those over you). Whether you're a child and you're getting on your babysitter's nerves. Whether you're a civilian and you're upsetting a police officer. Whether you're a congregant and you're testing your Pastor. It's not a very good idea to upset those who have the power to affect you negatively. The good part is, people in positions over you have the power to affect you very positively also. Like your employer increasing your pay. Being obedient and submitting can be extremely beneficial to your life. It can open doorways to endless possibilities. As long as we don't sell CHRIST out or do something unGODly in the process, being obedient and submitting is most definitely the way to go. If you were to lead someone, wouldn't you want those under your rule to listen to you? So why not do unto others as you'd like done unto you?

Being obedient and submitting to men on earth is honorable. But the ultimate obedience and submission will always belong towards GOD.

Originally Published: Sun. 8/30/15