We find it difficult to maintain a spirit of calmness and refrain from taking sides, let alone to show honor to those God has placed over us.

Regardless of which political party is in power, God counsels His children in Romans 13:1-7 on how to have peace in an anything-but-peaceful world.

Christians have been subject to psychological abuse as well as torture. Peter says that persecution is inevitable and is often triggered by good works

Satan seeks to distract God's people by enticing them to meddle in governmental matters, thereby endangering their relationship with God.

Those trained in the home to dishonor parents will resist authority on every front, whether civic authorities, supervisors on the job, or teachers in school.

Similar to the story of Nero's fiddling while Rome burned, the attitudes of our own citizenry are comparable, focusing on trivial distractions.

Onesiphorus stands out for his unwavering loyalty and selfless support of Paul during persecution. His actions, not his words, spoke volumes.

The Cretan people had earned the reputation of duplicity. Church members faced the consequences of being tarred with the same brush—sometimes deservedly.

Agrippa was knowledgeable about Jewish customs, so Festus brought him in to hear Paul's case, which lincluded his conversion and ministry.

Those who are meek are capable of anger but keep it under control. They are humble, open-minded, willing to listen, don't jump to conclusions, and aren't defensive.

The Bible has a great deal to say about honor and whom we should honor. Here are some difficult but necessary lesson in honor.

Christians must seek God Himself and truly listen to what He says in His Word. Only then will they have the heart of wisdom to deal with today's challenges.

Paradoxically, when God seems to be silent, He is feverishly at work micro-managing what otherwise appears as insignificant details.