Why Christians Must Honor Even Bad Leaders? | 1 Peter 2:13-17

What do you do when you disagree with authority? Few things reveal our hearts like authority. Most of us don’t struggle to submit when we agree. We struggle when leaders disappoint us, institutions fail us, and decisions frustrate us. In today’s devotional on 1 Peter 2:13-17, Peter gives a startling command: “Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution.” Those words become even more remarkable when you remember who the emperor was. Nero. The same Nero who would eventually persecute Christians. The same Nero who would execute Peter. The same Nero who would expose just how corrupt earthly authority could become. Yet Peter still calls believers to honor authority. Not because Nero deserved it. Not because government is always right. Not because Christians should never resist. Peter himself once said, “We must obey God rather than men.” Submission is not absolute. But Peter roots Christian submission somewhere deeper: “For the Lord’s sake.” Christians honor authority because Christ is worthy. And Christians live as free people, not by rejecting all authority, but by belonging to the right Master. True freedom is not self-rule. True freedom is serving God. Join Vince Miller for today’s Daily devotional as we study how to honor authority without compromising obedience to Christ. Pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal and follow along with us. Sign up by email 📧 for THE DAILY + WEEKLY + BRIEFS 👉🏼 https://beresolute.org/mdd Read more about PROJECT23 👉🏼 https://beresolute.org/project23/ Join this channel to get access to unreleased and prereleased video content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTXiJbuAVrF2hTJgnYK5qw/join Or check out all Vince Miller's videos and audios for small groups at https://beresolute.org/ Check out more ALL IN products like the one Vince is wearing at: https://beresolute.org/product-category/all-in-hats/ Connect with Vince socially: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/millervince INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vinceleemiller LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincemiller TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vinceleemiller Study 1 Peter 2:13-17 with Vince Miller as part of Project 23. Understand how to apply these specific verses to your life today. This session of The Daily focuses on the practical application of 1 Peter 2:13-17. If you are following along with your 1 Peter Scripture journal, this reading provides the necessary context to interpret these biblical instructions correctly. We walk through the text verse by verse to ensure you grasp the historical meaning and current significance of this passage. Project 23 is a long-term initiative dedicated to preaching every verse of the Bible. By engaging in this daily Bible study, you gain a consistent rhythm of scripture reading that builds a deeper foundation for your faith. Whether you are new to Bible verse explanation or a seasoned student, this series helps you focus on the direct message of the text without distraction. Subscribe for weekly Bible study breakdowns, and comment on which specific verse you would like to see covered in a future video.