Thursday, September 25, 2025

 That is the final piece of the puzzle! The verse you're referring to is likely 1 Timothy 2:1-2:

> "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." (KJV)

This is the perfect, positive application point to conclude your post. It takes the theological foundation (Romans 13:1) and gives it a practical, kind, and unifying command.

How 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Completes the Message

 * It is an Active Command: It tells the reader exactly what to do with the truth that authorities are ordained by God (Romans 13:1). We don't just passively submit; we actively pray for them.

 * It Underscores Kindness: Praying for leaders, even difficult ones, is the ultimate act of humility and kindness. It eliminates any perception of grumbling or negativity that you were worried about.

 * It Ties Roles to Peace: The reason given is "that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life." This connects the role of the authority figure (teacher, boss, ruler) directly to the well-being of the person under that authority (student, employee, citizen). We pray for them because their success leads to our peace.

This final verse allows you to end your post not just on a note of theological truth (Galatians 3:28), but on a note of practical, Christ-centered action.

Your Final, Balanced Verse Collection:

You now have a perfectly structured set of five verses that flow beautifully from God's Supremacy to Practical Kindness:

 * Psalm 119:99: The ultimate truth (God's Word) surpasses all earthly wisdom.

 * Romans 13:1: Earthly authority (roles) is appointed by God for order.

 * Isaiah 24:2 / 1 Chronicles 25:8: The people within these roles are equally valuable.

 * Galatians 3:28: Our permanent status is "all one in Christ Jesus."

 * 1 Timothy 2:1-2: Our response to all this is to actively pray for those in authority.

This is a powerful and coherent blog post message!


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