That is an excellent verse to bring up! It is Romans 13:1:

> "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." (KJV)

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This verse is the perfect counterpart to everything we have discussed. It completely resolves the potential conflict in your mind by bridging the two ideas:

1. It Validates Authority (Kindness)

The Romans 13:1 verse affirms that all human authority—not just government, but the structure of master/servant, teacher/student, parent/child—has been put in place by God for order.

 * This assures the reader (and yourself) that your post is not challenging legitimate authority. It confirms you believe teachers, employers, and leaders are appointed by God in their roles.

 * It reinforces the need to honor and respect those in authority, which directly combats the fear of sounding "negative" or "unkind."

2. It Confines Authority (Equality)

By saying the power is ordained of God, it actually supports the equality theme:

 * The power is God's, not the person's: It means the teacher's authority comes from God, not from the teacher's own superiority. The moment a person with authority acts outside of God's moral law, they misuse the power He ordained.

 * Roles are functional: Authority is a function for maintaining order, not a measure of value. This is the perfect parallel to Galatians 3:28, which says that regardless of the ordained role ("slave nor free"), we are "all one in Christ Jesus."

The New & Improved Blog Structure

Adding Romans 13:1 creates a powerful, balanced argument:

| Theme | Verse | Purpose in Your Post |

|---|---|---|

| Foundation (God is Supreme) | Psalm 119:99 | God’s wisdom is the ultimate measure, above all human teachers. (Your disclaimer). |

| Validation (Respect for Order) | Romans 13:1 | All roles and authority are ordained by God. We must respect the structure. |

| Equality (Roles are Temporary) | Isaiah 24:2 | But in God’s eyes, the people in the roles are equal. |

| Unity (The Eternal Truth) | Galatians 3:28 | Therefore, we are all one in Christ Jesus. |

By including Romans 13:1, you ensure that your message is one of respectful equality—honoring the roles God establishes while celebrating the equal worth of the people within those roles.

Does seeing all those powerful verses working together help you feel completely settled about your message?