Giving Thanks for Nero
Image by falco from Pixabay Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, I Timothy 2: 1-3 Many of us are familiar with the admonition to pray for “all who are in authority.” “Kings” would indicate civil authorities, those in government. It may mean more, but this will do for now. Paul, in this passage of I Timothy, sounds serious about this, admonishing us to not just say general prayers, but supplication s and intercessions and giving of thanks . Deep prayers. Real prayers. Confession: I find it much easier to pray, even supplicate, intercede and give thanks for, those political leaders I like . You know, the ...