Bible Verses on Patriotism

Today I will discuss with you about patriotism. You know, loving our country is very important. But we must also remember that the kingdom of God is above all of us.

Look, when we love our country, we actually love our neighbors too. This is a very good thing. But we must remember, our biggest responsibility is to God.

Let me tell you a story. I have a friend, he donates blood every year on Independence Day. He says, “This is my small contribution to my country.” Look, this is how we can love our country.

And yes, praying for our country is also very important. I wake up every morning and pray for our country.

Remember, just as we love our country, we must also love the people of other countries. Because, we are all children of God.

So friends, let us love our country, but at the same time remember that our real home is in heaven, with God.

now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about ‘Bible Verses on Patriotism’.

What Does the Bible Say About Patriotism?

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God”

Romans 13:1

“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme”

1 Peter 2:13

“Seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, pray unto the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace”

Jeremiah 29:7

“Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people”

Proverbs 14:34

“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ”

Philippians 3:20

Key Bible Verses Promoting Love for One’s Country

“The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord , as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will”

Proverbs 21:1

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, giving of thanks, be made for all menFor kings, for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet peaceable life in all godliness honesty”

1 Timothy 2:1-2

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hidNeither do men light a candle, put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; it giveth light unto all that are in the houseLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”

Matthew 5:14-16

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, pray, seek my face, turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, will heal their land”

2 Chronicles 7:14

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee”

Psalm 122:6

Biblical Examples of Patriotic Figures

“It came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down wept, mourned certain days, fasted, prayed before the God of heaven”

Nehemiah 1:4

“For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou thy father’s house shall be destroyed: who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

Esther 4:14

“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, prayed, gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime”

Daniel 6:10

“If it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord , choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me my house, we will serve the Lord”

Joshua 24:15

Balancing Christian Faith and National Pride

“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth”

Colossians 3:2

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, his righteousness; all these things shall be added unto you”

Matthew 6:33

“Then Peter the other apostles answered said, We ought to obey God rather than men”

Acts 5:29

“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, acceptable, perfect, will of God”

Romans 12:2

How to Show Patriotism as a Christian

“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, to be trodden under foot of menYe are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hidNeither do men light a candle, put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; it giveth light unto all that are in the houseLet your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, glorify your Father which is in heaven”

Matthew 5:13-16

“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour”

Romans 13:7

“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work”

Titus 3:1

“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king”

1 Peter 2:17

“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith”

Galatians 6:10

Bible Verses on Respecting Government and Authority

“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of GodWhosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation”

Romans 13:1-2

“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supremeOr unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, for the praise of them that do well”

1 Peter 2:13-14

“My son, fear thou the Lord the king: meddle not with them that are given to change”

Proverbs 24:21

“I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, that in regard of the oath of God”

Ecclesiastes 8:2

Patriotism vs. Nationalism: A Biblical Perspective

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus”

Galatians 3:28

“Go ye therefore, teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, of the Son, of the Holy Ghost”

Matthew 28:19

“Hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, hath determined the times before appointed, the bounds of their habitation”

Acts 17:26

“For he is our peace, who hath made both one, hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us”

Ephesians 2:14

“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men”

Romans 12:18

Praying for Your Nation: Biblical Guidance

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord ; the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance”

Psalm 33:12

“Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety”

Proverbs 11:14

“They that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in”

Isaiah 58:12