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The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose.
- Romans 13:1-7 ESV / 163 helpful votes. Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
- Titus 3:1-2 ESV / 116 helpful votes. Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
- 1 Peter 2:13-17 ESV / 69 helpful votes. Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.
- John 15:13 ESV / 51 helpful votes. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.
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- Romans 13:1 “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.”
- Romans 13:4 “For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer.”
- Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
John 16:7-11 ESV / 11 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they ...
He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it. Jesus said, “Leave her alone, so that she may keep it for the day of my burial. For the poor you always have with you, but you do not always have me.”.
Sermons. Home > Sermons. Meditation for a Fallen Police Officer. In times of deep crisis the Bible offers even deeper words of encouragement. Scripture: John 11:25-26 |. Revelation 21:1-5. Stuart Briscoe. Editor's Note: In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve 2012, police officer Jennifer Sebena was gunned down while on patrol.
Bible Verses for Police Officers - Top Encouraging Scriptures. The Bible can give hope and inspiration for all types of employment, but scripture seems especially helpful for police officers that face violence and anger nearly every day.
