Submission to the right authorities is a crucial step in spiritual growth, and Christians are called to know and understand this before others. The Bible teaches that there is a hierarchy and a chain of command in life, and that leaders should be noble and worthy of respect. However, the world often tampers with the message of Christ, trying to make people afraid to share their faith. Jesus teaches that it is better to cut off the things that lead to sin, such as the hand or the eye, than to go to hell. He also emphasizes the importance of resisting evil and having peace with one another, as salt resists rot and decay.
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