Question 38
Civic ResponsibilityAccording to Paul in Romans, when civil authorities mete out punishment upon evil doers, they do so as the
- A.agents of God's wrath
- B.oppressors of the poor
- C.agents of darkness of this world
- D.representatives of angelic powers
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (agents of God's wrath)
Explanation
The ruler "is the servant of God to execute his wrath on the wrongdoer" (Romans 13:4).