ROMANS 13

PAUL EXPLAINS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW THROUGH LOVE

Paul gives instructions to believers in Rome, telling them to submit to the governing authorities. Because God is their only authority and sovereign over all leaders, believers are called to remain in good conduct under the governing authorities. Paul instructs the Romans to pay taxes to whoever they owe and pay respect to others. Paul is not advocating that all leaders are honoring to God, but that God is in control despite their leadership. Because God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, believers can trust God regardless of righteous or corrupt leadership.

Paul explains that the law is completed through love. All of the commandments contain the underlying theme to love God and love others. Through the new commandment of Jesus, love God and your neighbor, all of the laws have been fulfilled.

John 13:34-35 - A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.