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I. What Is Submission?

Submission involves arranging oneself under the command of God rather than one's own desires. Christians should submit to various human authorities like governments, employers, parents, and spiritual leaders as they are appointed by God. While submission is important, it does not apply when authorities command something against God's commands as illustrated by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refusing the king's order to worship idols. Overall, Christians should submit to all authorities as part of living a life submitted to God.

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I. What Is Submission?

Submission involves arranging oneself under the command of God rather than one's own desires. Christians should submit to various human authorities like governments, employers, parents, and spiritual leaders as they are appointed by God. While submission is important, it does not apply when authorities command something against God's commands as illustrated by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refusing the king's order to worship idols. Overall, Christians should submit to all authorities as part of living a life submitted to God.

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TOPIC: SUBMISSION

TEXT: TITUS 3:1

I. WHAT IS SUBMISSION?
 Greek word “hupotasso” meaning to obey, put under and be subject to: submit oneself unto,
put in subject under or be under obedient or obedient to.
 Word used as a military term meaning to arrange oneself under the command of leader.
 Submitting to God means to arrange oneself under the command of divine viewpoint rather
than to line according to one’s old way of life based on a human viewpoint.
 It is the process of surrendering our own will to that of our Father’s.
 It is the counterpart of obedience.
 Real submission requires humility and willingness to obey.

II. To whom do we need to submit?


1. Human Institution
1Peter 2:13
a. Government Authorities (Romans 13:1)
b. Employer (Colossians 3:22)
2. To Parents (as children)
Colossians 3:20
Ephesians 6:1
3. To Husband (as wife)
Ephesians 5:22
Peter 3:1
Colossians 3:18
4. Spiritual/Church leader
Hebrew 13:17
5. Divine Authority
James 4:7

III. Why some people reject the authorities?


 Because they love the idea of freedom
 Because they lived by reasoning instead of by the principle of obedience
 Because of Pride
 Authorities become too demanding
IV. Why do we need to submit?
 Because it is the command of God
 Because it is the will of God
 For the sake of Conscience
Romans 13:7
V. What is the reality behind not submitting to authority?
 If you resist delegated authority you resist God’s authority
Romans 13:2
VI. Do all authorities whether earthly authorities or spiritual authorities appointed God?
 Yes, they are appointed by God
Romans 13:1
What if he is not deserving of it? What if they are harsh/unfair to the subordinate?
 Still, God appointed them.
Romans 9:17 (The Pharaoh at Moses’ time was raised by God)

VII. What should be our response to authorities?


 Submit and obey them
What if they are harsh? What if I think their decision were not right? (Proverbs 21:1)
 Honor them (1Peter 2:17, Acts 23:17, Acts 23:5)
 Pray for them

VIII. When to not submit?


 Its when the delegated authorities ask to violate God’s command.
This scenario does not mean you will not submit but rather you chose to submit to
the highest authority.
Illustration: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego (Daniel 3)
 When that authority commands an action that requires the Christians to either
a. Not to do what God has command them to do
b. Do what God has prohibited them to do.
CONCLUSION:
As Christians, we ought to live a life of total submission to God and to his delegated authority.
For in such way, we proves that we are his children because we imitate the Lord Jesus Christ as He
submitted to the Father that He will be an atonement sacrifice for the sake of all people.

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