Win Under Authority

“Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.”

Romans 13:1-2 NLT

1. SUBMISSION IS THE FRUIT OF OBEDIENCE.

“When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet, when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed; so everyone charged straight in, and they took the city.”

Joshua 6:20 NIV

❖ DELAYED OBEDIENCE IS STILL DISOBEDIENCE.

2. SUBMISSION IS A PREREQUISITE, NOT A PREFERENCE

“Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable…”

1 Peter 2:18-19 NKJV

“He said to his men, ‘The LORD forbid that I should do this to my lord the king. I shouldn’t attack the LORD’s anointed one, for the LORD himself has chosen him.”

1 Samuel 24:6 NLT

3. SUBMISSION IS ROOTED IN HUMILITY.

“Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.”

Matthew 6:10 NKJV

“...’O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done.”

Matthew 26:42 NKJV

VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS:

1) What are your thoughts on “Delayed Obedience is still Disobedience”? Have you ever delayed your obedience? What were the consequences?

2) Do you struggle with Submission? Why or why not? Is your submission based on Preference? Share.

3) Read Matthew 26:42. Is there an area in your life where you find yourself praying this prayer? Share and encourage one another.

4) What is something that stood out to you from this message that wasn’t already discussed? Share.