Sermon Notes
Date: 08/11/2024
Preacher: Monty Simao, pastor
Series: Romans
Key Text: Romans 13:3-4 | Matthew 22:17-22
Description:
And then Jesus said, “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”
Today on Scandia Bible Church Podcast, Pastor Monty Simao continues with our study in the book of Romans — this time gaining additional insight by exploring our passage through the lens of Matthew.
In a world where government authority often intersects with our personal faith, we’re tasked to navigate the tension between our civic duties and our ultimate allegiance to God.
How’s that even possible??
What does it means to ‘render to Caesar,’ while at the time, recognizing the limits of earthly power?
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Notes:
Pastor Monty’s Guidelines in Determining:
When to Pushback Against Perceived Overreach
1. Maintain respect for legitimate authorities.
2. Discern between core duties and prudential judgements.
3. Evaluate the longterm ramifications.
4. Seek counsel and Christian wisdom.
5. Weigh the testimony to the watching world.
6. Ask, “Is it worth the offense?”
7. Pray for discernment and courage.
Discussion Guide:
Use of this guide is designed for both individual reflection, as well as group discussions like family worship.
My prayer is that it will allow you to dwell longer, and meditate more, upon God’s holy Word and will be fodder for sanctifying conversations.
— M.S.
Scandia Bible Church 