"Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake."
Romans 13:5
Interesting. This reminds me of Maslow and Kohlberg... hierarchy of needs and moral development. This scripture is interesting to me because it seems like it illustrates God's willingness to talk to us where we are. Kohlberg's lowest Moral stage is the pre-conventional "Obedience and Punishment" stage... where "wrath" and the fear of the same would probably fall. On the other side, his highest stage is the post-conventional "principled conscience," which almost makes you think this scripture was written with the theory in mind. :) Whatever moral level we have obtained, we still have every reason to listen to God... and I think that it is cool that he talks to us so that we can understand, no matter what level or stage or age or country or perception or choice. And, it's another reason why the gospel is so cool... because it is true right down to the roots, through and through. It isn't shallow so that it falls apart on closer inspection... and it's just as true after a lifetime of study as it is at first encounter. Better than most relationships, I'd have to say. :) God is pretty cool to us... there isn't any better individualized education in the universe. :)
Romans 13:5
Interesting. This reminds me of Maslow and Kohlberg... hierarchy of needs and moral development. This scripture is interesting to me because it seems like it illustrates God's willingness to talk to us where we are. Kohlberg's lowest Moral stage is the pre-conventional "Obedience and Punishment" stage... where "wrath" and the fear of the same would probably fall. On the other side, his highest stage is the post-conventional "principled conscience," which almost makes you think this scripture was written with the theory in mind. :) Whatever moral level we have obtained, we still have every reason to listen to God... and I think that it is cool that he talks to us so that we can understand, no matter what level or stage or age or country or perception or choice. And, it's another reason why the gospel is so cool... because it is true right down to the roots, through and through. It isn't shallow so that it falls apart on closer inspection... and it's just as true after a lifetime of study as it is at first encounter. Better than most relationships, I'd have to say. :) God is pretty cool to us... there isn't any better individualized education in the universe. :)
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