Romans 13:6–7 teaches that Christians should render what is due to civil authorities as part of faithful obedience to God. Because rulers serve under God's providence, believers are to pay taxes, revenue, and respect, giving honor where honor is owed. This is not mere civic courtesy but an expression of submission to God's order, a testimony that Christ's people live responsibly, peaceably, and conscientiously in the world under his sovereign rule.

The sermon explores the Apostle Paul's decision to voluntarily resign his legitimate rights as an apostle in order to prevent any hindrance to the clear proclamation of the gospel. It contrasts the human tendency to claim entitlements with the mature Christian call to stewardship, emphasizing that personal comfort and recognition are secondary to the advancement of Christ's cause. The message transitions from Paul's example to the supreme sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who laid aside His divine rights to become a servant and bear the penalty for sin. This theological shift highlights the distinction between law, which demands justice, and grace, which offers free salvation through faith alone. Ultimately, the preacher urges listeners to examine their own attachments to rights and to find their identity not in self-justification but in the finished work of Christ.

True worship will always accompany true belief!

There is power in prayer when dependent upon the authority of the Lord Jesus.