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Saturday, August 2 Be in subjection to the superior authorities.​—Rom. 13:1.

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Saturday, August 2

Be in subjection to the superior authorities.—Rom. 13:1.

 

We can learn from the examples of Joseph and Mary, who were ready to obey the superior authorities even when it was inconvenient. (Luke 2:1-6) When Mary was about nine months pregnant, she and Joseph faced a test of obedience. Augustus, who ruled the Roman Empire, called for a census. Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem, a journey of up to 150 kilometers (93 mi) through hilly country. That trip would be uncomfortable, especially for Mary. The couple may have worried about her safety and that of their unborn baby. What if she were to go into labor while traveling? She was carrying the future Messiah in her womb. Would that excuse them from obeying the government? Joseph and Mary did not allow any of those concerns to influence whether they would obey the law. Jehovah blessed their obedience. Mary arrived safely in Bethlehem, gave birth to a healthy baby, and even helped to fulfill Bible prophecy!—Mic. 5:2. w23.10 8 ¶9; 9 ¶11-12

You can't walk with God while holding hands with the Devil.

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Before Paul's words under inspiration in text for today, and before Jesus had said what he told his disciples at Matthew 5:41!

 

Interesting how different their attitude was compared to those who rebelled against the Romans causing Jerusalem to be destroyed.

"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." — Booker T. Washington

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