The Lord is king (Ps) and there is no other (1). We are to render to God, therefore, fitting praise and service, as is God's due (3). God's word to us, in turn, is a matter of power and strength, to be lived with conviction of heart (2). Is 45:1, 4-6 Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 1 Thes 1:1-5b Mt 22:15-21