When God's rule is rejected, as it first was civilly in the First Book of Samuel, then we are subject to the rule of men. That is when each of us refuse to live the way we know we should,in love and in peace, in God's grace. To love the Lord our God with all of our heart, all of our soul,all of our strength,and all of our mind. And to love our neighbor as our self. We relinquish our freedoms to the degree we relinquish our responsibility to obey this command. We are warned in the eight chapter of First Samuel of the consequences of human rule and the eleventh chapter of Zechariah of the what was to come. As Israel rejected God for a human King,as the Jews rejected Christ as Savior, so we lose are freedom by rejecting the Word of God. It is by this that man is subjected to the powers that be, it is his own doing.
Magnus...you are correct. Clint please reread this chapter.
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
4 For he ("ruler" as stated in verse 3) is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
It is clearly written that we must pay tribute to the cause of the most high...NOT unto the flesh!
Nevermore Mazango hit it right on the head...The children of Israel were obliged to subject themselves to the power of Moses, because Moses had been ordained by God. He was their Spiritual leader(ruler). The Spiritual power that be.
In sharp contrast. There was Pharoah under whose political leadership they fell. The children of Israel were to be freed from Pharoah because he was not ordained by God to rule the children of Israel.
Trying to compare Pauline position with Rawls’ justice theory position and Kant's categorical imperative. Does the state have a divine mandate of heaven even the immoral ones or does humanity have the responsibility to choose a better way?
Romans 13 needs to be read in context with the rest of the Bible, where God explains what qualifies as a "higher power". For those still stumped, I recommend a book by Pastor Chuck Baldwin titled Romans 13: The True Meaning of Submission.
I think this is about our government and our laws. The next chapter is about what will happen when these laws are broken; speaking not only of the law breakers, but of the unlawful law-givers.
Magnus, it seems you obviously don’t believe God’s word! He says to us that we are to give respect, honor, taxes, tribute and obedience to the government where we live. Any other evil government, wealthy person or anyone you may have problems with God shall judge and hand down His justice. God isn’t talking about Satan and his demons, because Michael the archangel said ”The Lord rebuke thee Satan”.
So, are we not allowed to resist injustice and persecution and undemocratic regimes? Are we not allowed to protest about the fact that £13 trillion are stashed away in off-shore tax-free havens by the world's rich and poweful, while the vast majority of the world's peoples are struggling along as best they can. Am I not allowed to detest what Cameron ond Osbourne and CLegg and Co are doing, while they themselves enjoy lives of arrogant ease and comfort with their millions? And Mitt Romney with his billions built on the back of asset-stripping and exploitation? This chapter seems to be telling us to accept the status quo on earth. I will never ever do that.
it tell the true on ordinance of god .his he calling me to be ordinance to preacher the gospel to the people he have to teacher how to do at .for lord jesus christ.why i begin see bright light from the angel gabriel what do is mean to me lord jesus christ need know answer to.
The power being talked about in Romans chapter 13 is that power which fears God. The power which has been ordained by God.
The Spiritual power which fits perfectly well in God's plan for humanity.
The children of Israel were obliged to subject themselves to the power of Moses, because Moses had been ordained by God. He was their Spiritual leader. The Spiritual power that be.
In sharp contrast.There was Pharoah under whose political leadership they fell.The children of Israel were to be freed from Pharoah because he was not ordained by God to rule the children of Israel.
So the chapter refers to Spiritual power and not political power.
The preacher and the prophet have Spiritual power over their followers.
The followers should subject themselves to these powers because if they walk in the light they are ordained of God.
Likewise all children of God must subject themselves to the power of Jesus Christ, because Jesus Christ was ordained of God.
And all children of God must worship God through Jesus Christ, the Messiah.
God bless you all and allow you to receive the scriptures. Amen!
Whosoever resists the power that is ordained of God, resists the ordinance of God.
Whosoever resists the power that is ordained of God, receives damnation.
That person is condemned.
Rulers ordained of God are not a terror to those who do good.
Those who have Faith in God.
But they are a terror to those who do evil. Those who do not fear God.
Why then should one be afraid of the power?
Do what is good and you will even receive praise from the power.
The power is a minister of God to you, for you to do what is good.
But if you do what is evil, then you have cause to be afraid, because his wrath will befall you.
For he is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath on those who do evil.
You must be subject not only for the sake of escaping wrath but also for the sake of your conscience.
You should also pay tribute to the powers’ efforts in building your conscience.
For the powers are ministers of God, attending continuously building your conscience.
Render therefore to all their dues:
Tribute to whom tribute is due.
Custom to whom custom is due.
Fear to whom fear is due.
Honour to whom owner is due.
Do not begrudge anyone, but love one another.
For he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
For if you love one another: then,
Thou shall not commit adultery.
Thou shall not kill.
Thou shall not steal.
Thou shall not bear false witness.
Thou shall not covet.
All commandments relating to sins directly against men can be rolled up in the commandment ;
Love thy neighbour as thou love thyself.
Love does not work evil against one’s neighbours, therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Now it is high time to wake up from sleep.
The night is far spent, and the day is at hand.
Salvation is nearer than we believed and to receive Salvation from God,
We should cast off all the works of darkness.
We should put on the armour of light.
Let us walk honestly, as in the light.
Let us not walk in rioting and drunkenness.
Let us not walk in chambering and wantonness.
Let us not walk in strife and envying.
We should make no provision for the flesh.
We should not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
We should put our mind to our Lord Jesus Christ.
We should have total and unconditional Faith in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, God wants to free us from our sins, so we don’t lose anything by turning to God. We only lose our misery, suffering and enslavement by sin.
I have read all the comments and views of people, but then i wish to inform you all that, this scripture was given to me in a dream Romans 13 vrs 11 to 14. I want you to know that, The acts of the sinful nature was my daily bread, i yielded to all forms evil vices , fornicating, orgies, adultery, drunkenness, you name it, But when god loves you, at the appropriate time he speaks to you in a way he wishes and makes sure you receive the message at all cost. when he gave me this message, i told my wife when i woke up in the morning about 7 or 8 years ago, but because i had been captured by the acts of the sinful nature, i did not take critically study the message and what it meant in my daily life.It was only last year when through constant hearing of the message from the Man of GOD which transformed my my life. Read Isaiah 66 vrs 1-3 we have to keep our bodies holy for the holy spirit to come and dwell in it. our bodies must be vessels of the holy spirit.
TO SALVAGE US, HE IS STILL READY TO INTERCEDE FOR US AT ANY TIME, AND LASTLY GOD SEES ALL OUR TRANSGRESSIONS AND INIQUITIES, SO LETS BE AWARE OF ALL THE SINS WE CONTINUE PROPAGATING AND CLOTH OURSELVES WITH JESUS CHRIST FOR WE WILL GIVE ACCOUNT FOR ALL OUR MISDEEDS.
The king James version is very close to what I believe God would want from all of us insofar as respecting authority when the authority is of good. However the U..S. Gov is using the NewInternational Version which is completely in favor of gov authority . This was used in hurricane Katrina to get into peoples homes by use of the local clergy to obey the gov this is WRONG!! The NIV has been tainted by people of discontent and malice Know what I know , see what I see... Cgjames....the one...
As d bible rightly commands, we must do but then when wot is being commanded does not negate d statutes of God n has a human face. However, we need to pray 4grace to do it coz human beings remains d only animal dat's uncontrollable. God help us.
All through the bible gods saints and loyal servants stood up to currupt tyrannical kings
and governments. for example in the book daniel, shadrach meshach and abednego showed dissent and
did not submit themselves to "the athorities" who told them to bow down to an idol! during hitlers rise to power he frequently used romans 13 to null the germans into submission, think about america now our government is busy burning our
constitution. they are not our government no more.
they have been bought off by the offshoare banking cartel and have defiled our lord!!! 50 million abortions,the media demonizing christins and patriots,breaking news is now casey anthony not the privite federal reserve, illeagal wars,OUR "ATHORITIES" HAVE COMMITTED TREASON! and we are being destroyed iencrmentally along with our bill of rights. WAKE UP! who is your god?
I love this chapter 13 about Submission to Authorities and Love,for the day is near.You have to obey authorities,cause it help you to obey GOD. IT add up together cause if you obey GOD word you will have love for yourself and your neighbor. The word says put on the armour of light. So get your house in order cause time is almost up, cause tommrow is not promise to anybody.
The new Jerusalem (city of peace): new heaven & a new earth ( new spirit or mind and a new soul or heart) Revelation 21:1.
The old Jerusalem : Canaan ( merechant,traffick)(bring into subjection, subdue,etc.)H3667,3665. Old Jerusalem represents religion with all it's rituals,ceremonies,and traditions of the law that bring us into bondage.
My son, keep thy father's commandment,and forsake not the law of thy mother. Proverbs 6:20
Father:(instructor): Amorite (sayer,act proudly,to boast,mt.dweller or pride)
Mother:a religious establishment or to give birth to; law giver.
Hittite (terror,break down by confusion and fear,etc.) H2850,2845,2865)
These are the religious leaders in organized religion, which keep the people in darkness and bondage.
Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they unto him, We be not Born of Fornication; we have one Father, even God...Ye are of your father the devil( 1Peter 5:8,9- Proverbs 28:15), and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer(hater) from the beginning, and abode not in the Truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. John 8:30-44.
Sad to say, but many find themselves in bondage,and don't even know it, because they follow after men and religious rituals,ceremonies and trditions. That's why their is so much strife among religious people.
When we are truly born of God; we walk in obedience to His Word through Love.
Love worketh no ill to his neighbour; therefore Love is the fulfilling of the law. Romans 13:10
Dear Rosie, Regarding your question, 'How do I become perfect in love so that fear will no longer be part of my daily life?'
The more you read God's Word (WORDS,) the more FAITH increases in you, along with all of the other fruits of the Spirit.
Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickens; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
So, just read, read, read. It is the same as to EAT spiritual meat, and drink spiritual drink. It's not about just merely memorizing the scriputures, no more than is eatting for physical nourishment about memorizing how physical food tastes.
And, daily repent of; confess, your sins unto the Lord, or if you can't think of any, ask Him to forgive you for just in case. As, to repent is a priviledge for those that have received Christ. No one CAN repent in the way of true repentance without FIRST receiving Christ. That is WHY there's no need to repent IN ORDER to answer His call, and receive Him:
Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
Since you HAVE received Christ, you WILL repent, because you believe and trust in God, and therefore you are BLESSED, your are GODLY, and RIGHTEOUS, and UPRIGHT, and the GOODNESS of God SURROUNDS YOU:
Psalms 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
(By the time the Lord is through CLEANSING us with His blood, and forgiving us, there is NO guile or any unrighteousness whatsoever! And all it takes is a moment each day, or sometimes maybe several moments.)
Psalms 32:5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I WILL confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
6 For this shall EVERY ONE that is GODLY pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
ONLY the GODLY will humble themselves, and bring forth the FRUIT of the mouth MEET FOR; WORTHY OF, repentance, due to true sorrow of heart; being sorry for any sin, even any we didn't mean, nor intend.
Proverbs 12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the FRUIT of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Luke 3:8 Bring forth therefore FRUITS worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
And it is GOD Himself that gave you the GIFT of His Spirit that makes you WILLING to repent:
Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for TO WILL is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Philippians 2:13 For it is GOD which worketh in you both TO WILL and to do of his good pleasure.
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that HE which hath begun a good work in you WILL PERFORM perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
If we were not inclined to sin, as to yield to it in some way, He would not command us, upon receiving Him, to ABIDE in Him, to FOLLOW AFTER Him etc... We DO abide in Him, as we continue to obey His command to love, and to confess; repent of, our sins when, or in case we, disobey Him, so we can proceed to CONTINUE in Him. And, as we do these things:
John 15:4 ABIDE in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear FRUIT of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits MEET FOR REPENTANCE:
Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth CONFESSION IS MADE unto salvation.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and JUST TO FORGIVE us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
2 Corinthians 7:10 For GODLY sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Romans 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the GOODNESS OF GOD leadeth thee to repentance?
Matthew 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt BE CONDEMNED.
As we repent of; confess, our sins daily, we KNOW we are then CLEAN, and up and ready to CONTINUE to WALK in Him, UN-defeated!
So, all we need do is to BELIEVE, RECEIVE, SAY, SPEAK, CONFESS, God's Word unto us, as we read it. And He has A WORD for EVERYTHING good unto us:
Psalms 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: NO good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
He even instilled 'repenting of sin' in the very prayer He instructs us to pray daily:
Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be your name.
10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our DAILY bread.
12 And FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Matthew 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
As you remember to repent, TAKE JOY, in reading, and confessing, God's Word, unTO you, as for what you are, and have, in Christ, in God, by faith. And that faith will become manifested, as God, by His Spirit, will PERFORM His Words that you confess by faith, and perfect you more and more each day:
Galatians 5:6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which WORKETH BY LOVE.
Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba,
Father.
1 John 4:15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because GREATER IS HE that is in you, than he that is in the world.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not MADE PERFECT IN LOVE.
1 John 4:12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is PERFECTED in us.
Romans 13:10 LOVE WORKS NO ILL to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love DWELLETH IN GOD, and God in him.
Psalms 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
2 Kings 17:39 But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
Psalms 145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Proverbs 10:24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Great passage, especially towards the end!! It is high time to awake out of sleep, and how do we this people of God? By putting on the Lord Jesus Christ and making no provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereof.
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
4 For he ("ruler" as stated in verse 3) is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
It is clearly written that we must pay tribute to the cause of the most high...NOT unto the flesh!
Nevermore Mazango hit it right on the head...The children of Israel were obliged to subject themselves to the power of Moses, because Moses had been ordained by God. He was their Spiritual leader(ruler). The Spiritual power that be.
In sharp contrast. There was Pharoah under whose political leadership they fell. The children of Israel were to be freed from Pharoah because he was not ordained by God to rule the children of Israel.
The Spiritual power which fits perfectly well in God's plan for humanity.
The children of Israel were obliged to subject themselves to the power of Moses, because Moses had been ordained by God. He was their Spiritual leader. The Spiritual power that be.
In sharp contrast.There was Pharoah under whose political leadership they fell.The children of Israel were to be freed from Pharoah because he was not ordained by God to rule the children of Israel.
So the chapter refers to Spiritual power and not political power.
The preacher and the prophet have Spiritual power over their followers.
The followers should subject themselves to these powers because if they walk in the light they are ordained of God.
Likewise all children of God must subject themselves to the power of Jesus Christ, because Jesus Christ was ordained of God.
And all children of God must worship God through Jesus Christ, the Messiah.
God bless you all and allow you to receive the scriptures. Amen!
All Spiritual Power comes from God.
The power that is derived through Faith in God.
Everyone must be subject to these higher powers.
The powers that be are ordained of God.
Whosoever resists the power that is ordained of God, resists the ordinance of God.
Whosoever resists the power that is ordained of God, receives damnation.
That person is condemned.
Rulers ordained of God are not a terror to those who do good.
Those who have Faith in God.
But they are a terror to those who do evil. Those who do not fear God.
Why then should one be afraid of the power?
Do what is good and you will even receive praise from the power.
The power is a minister of God to you, for you to do what is good.
But if you do what is evil, then you have cause to be afraid, because his wrath will befall you.
For he is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath on those who do evil.
You must be subject not only for the sake of escaping wrath but also for the sake of your conscience.
You should also pay tribute to the powers’ efforts in building your conscience.
For the powers are ministers of God, attending continuously building your conscience.
Render therefore to all their dues:
Tribute to whom tribute is due.
Custom to whom custom is due.
Fear to whom fear is due.
Honour to whom owner is due.
Do not begrudge anyone, but love one another.
For he who loves another has fulfilled the law.
For if you love one another: then,
Thou shall not commit adultery.
Thou shall not kill.
Thou shall not steal.
Thou shall not bear false witness.
Thou shall not covet.
All commandments relating to sins directly against men can be rolled up in the commandment ;
Love thy neighbour as thou love thyself.
Love does not work evil against one’s neighbours, therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Now it is high time to wake up from sleep.
The night is far spent, and the day is at hand.
Salvation is nearer than we believed and to receive Salvation from God,
We should cast off all the works of darkness.
We should put on the armour of light.
Let us walk honestly, as in the light.
Let us not walk in rioting and drunkenness.
Let us not walk in chambering and wantonness.
Let us not walk in strife and envying.
We should make no provision for the flesh.
We should not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
We should put our mind to our Lord Jesus Christ.
We should have total and unconditional Faith in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, God wants to free us from our sins, so we don’t lose anything by turning to God. We only lose our misery, suffering and enslavement by sin.
God bless you all. Amen!
and governments. for example in the book daniel, shadrach meshach and abednego showed dissent and
did not submit themselves to "the athorities" who told them to bow down to an idol! during hitlers rise to power he frequently used romans 13 to null the germans into submission, think about america now our government is busy burning our
constitution. they are not our government no more.
they have been bought off by the offshoare banking cartel and have defiled our lord!!! 50 million abortions,the media demonizing christins and patriots,breaking news is now casey anthony not the privite federal reserve, illeagal wars,OUR "ATHORITIES" HAVE COMMITTED TREASON! and we are being destroyed iencrmentally along with our bill of rights. WAKE UP! who is your god?
The old Jerusalem : Canaan ( merechant,traffick)(bring into subjection, subdue,etc.)H3667,3665. Old Jerusalem represents religion with all it's rituals,ceremonies,and traditions of the law that bring us into bondage.
My son, keep thy father's commandment,and forsake not the law of thy mother. Proverbs 6:20
Father:(instructor): Amorite (sayer,act proudly,to boast,mt.dweller or pride)
Mother:a religious establishment or to give birth to; law giver.
Hittite (terror,break down by confusion and fear,etc.) H2850,2845,2865)
These are the religious leaders in organized religion, which keep the people in darkness and bondage.
Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they unto him, We be not Born of Fornication; we have one Father, even God...Ye are of your father the devil( 1Peter 5:8,9- Proverbs 28:15), and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer(hater) from the beginning, and abode not in the Truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. John 8:30-44.
Sad to say, but many find themselves in bondage,and don't even know it, because they follow after men and religious rituals,ceremonies and trditions. That's why their is so much strife among religious people.
When we are truly born of God; we walk in obedience to His Word through Love.
Love worketh no ill to his neighbour; therefore Love is the fulfilling of the law.
Romans 13:10
Hope this has been helpful.
Amos
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The more you read God's Word (WORDS,) the more FAITH increases in you, along with all of the other fruits of the Spirit.
Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickens; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
So, just read, read, read. It is the same as to EAT spiritual meat, and drink spiritual drink. It's not about just merely memorizing the scriputures, no more than is eatting for physical nourishment about memorizing how physical food tastes.
And, daily repent of; confess, your sins unto the Lord, or if you can't think of any, ask Him to forgive you for just in case. As, to repent is a priviledge for those that have received Christ. No one CAN repent in the way of true repentance without FIRST receiving Christ. That is WHY there's no need to repent IN ORDER to answer His call, and receive Him:
Romans 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
Since you HAVE received Christ, you WILL repent, because you believe and trust in God, and therefore you are BLESSED, your are GODLY, and RIGHTEOUS, and UPRIGHT, and the GOODNESS of God SURROUNDS YOU:
Psalms 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
(By the time the Lord is through CLEANSING us with His blood, and forgiving us, there is NO guile or any unrighteousness whatsoever! And all it takes is a moment each day, or sometimes maybe several moments.)
Psalms 32:5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I WILL confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
6 For this shall EVERY ONE that is GODLY pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
ONLY the GODLY will humble themselves, and bring forth the FRUIT of the mouth MEET FOR; WORTHY OF, repentance, due to true sorrow of heart; being sorry for any sin, even any we didn't mean, nor intend.
Proverbs 12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the FRUIT of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
Luke 3:8 Bring forth therefore FRUITS worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
And it is GOD Himself that gave you the GIFT of His Spirit that makes you WILLING to repent:
Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for TO WILL is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Philippians 2:13 For it is GOD which worketh in you both TO WILL and to do of his good pleasure.
Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that HE which hath begun a good work in you WILL PERFORM perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
If we were not inclined to sin, as to yield to it in some way, He would not command us, upon receiving Him, to ABIDE in Him, to FOLLOW AFTER Him etc... We DO abide in Him, as we continue to obey His command to love, and to confess; repent of, our sins when, or in case we, disobey Him, so we can proceed to CONTINUE in Him. And, as we do these things:
John 15:4 ABIDE in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear FRUIT of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
Matthew 3:8 Bring forth therefore fruits MEET FOR REPENTANCE:
Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth CONFESSION IS MADE unto salvation.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and JUST TO FORGIVE us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
2 Corinthians 7:10 For GODLY sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Romans 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the GOODNESS OF GOD leadeth thee to repentance?
Matthew 12:37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt BE CONDEMNED.
As we repent of; confess, our sins daily, we KNOW we are then CLEAN, and up and ready to CONTINUE to WALK in Him, UN-defeated!
So, all we need do is to BELIEVE, RECEIVE, SAY, SPEAK, CONFESS, God's Word unto us, as we read it. And He has A WORD for EVERYTHING good unto us:
Psalms 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: NO good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
He even instilled 'repenting of sin' in the very prayer He instructs us to pray daily:
Matthew 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be your name.
10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our DAILY bread.
12 And FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Matthew 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
As you remember to repent, TAKE JOY, in reading, and confessing, God's Word, unTO you, as for what you are, and have, in Christ, in God, by faith. And that faith will become manifested, as God, by His Spirit, will PERFORM His Words that you confess by faith, and perfect you more and more each day:
Galatians 5:6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which WORKETH BY LOVE.
Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba,
Father.
1 John 4:15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because GREATER IS HE that is in you, than he that is in the world.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not MADE PERFECT IN LOVE.
1 John 4:12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is PERFECTED in us.
Romans 13:10 LOVE WORKS NO ILL to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
1 John 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love DWELLETH IN GOD, and God in him.
Psalms 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Hebrews 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
2 Kings 17:39 But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies.
Psalms 145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Proverbs 10:24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.