Bible Quote by Roger Williams
![“This scripture [Romans 13:1-6] is wrested from the scope of God's Spirit, and the nature of the place, and cannot truly be interpreted to mean that the power of the civil magistrate may be exercised in spiritual or soul matters.” quote by Roger Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/064/roger-williams-11064_bible_this-scripture-romans-13-1-6-is-wrested_512308.jpg)
“This scripture [Romans 13:1-6] is wrested from the scope of God's Spirit, and the nature of the place, and cannot truly be interpreted to mean that the power of the civil magistrate may be exercised in spiritual or soul matters.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Religious Freedom of Conscience, 1644
Civil authorities should not control spiritual matters; religious liberty is separate from governmental power.
In simple terms: Government shouldn't dictate religion.
Key Takeaway
Protect religious freedom.
Themes
religion
government
rights
Mood
reflective
principled
Type
theoretical
historical
When to use this quote
- church governance
- legal debates
- community meetings
Key Concepts
separation of church and state
civil liberty
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should government have over belief?
- How does this view affect modern law?
A Different Perspective
May ignore historical context of law.
![“Romans 13:4, “For he [governing authorities] is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.” quote by Cortez Law III](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1de/cortez-law-iii-30650_quote_romans-13-4-for-he-governing-authorities_2907127.jpg)
