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There has always been a certain degree of tension between Church & State.

· We see this at the Beginning of the church because the church began with the Death and Resurrection of Christ.

· When the Jesus Died on the Cross, the State put him to Death, because they though he was going to Overthrow Roman rule.

· Within that tension, God has given us definite Guidelines:

- He does Not tell us what Political Party to join or vote for.

- He does give us guidelines on their Responsibilities and Rights.

Paul is addressing believers as they live out their life in the world. Paul gives some practical guidelines for us here. The right mentality, manners and method.

Verses 9-13 describes love among Christians. 1. True Love Rejects Sin but not the Sinner. 2. True Love is seen in Relationships. 3. True Love for another - knows we are Saved to Serve.

Spiritual Gifts are given for All of Us. Each Believer has a gift, therefore a Responsibility. Different members of the body of Christ, have Different gifts, all of which have their Place, but not all have the same Function.

The pattern Paul follows in his writings: Doctrine and Duty, because we cannot Behave according to the will of God

if our Beliefs are not first Aligned with the will of God.

Surrender is God’s way of Conquering. When we Surrender our selves we are bringing ourselves into Conformity with Christ.

God Deals with people, Jews and Gentiles alike, with mercy as the foundation of every action he takes, because every human being desperately needs his mercy.

We can only ever have a relationship with God due to his mercy toward us.

We all become Children of God by placing our complete trust in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour.

If everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, everyone needs the opportunity to hear.

God is in charge. His ultimate purpose is to create a whole new people of God, not based on race, nation or language, but based on having faith in Jesus Christ.