Following the Signs

Romans 13:1-7 says: "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor."

Recently my wife and I were talking while driving. I made a comment in jest about how she needs to stop at the stop sign, because she is sinning if she doesn't.

She then pointed out how I speed, often. So today I decided to go the speed limit all the way into work. Part of my journey is only 30 mph mind you, and I am used to driving the back country roads which are marked at 55 mph. Anyway, it was difficult to drive slow. I had to make a conscious effort to go the speed limit.

On the way home, I seem to speed more. I had to set cruise control so I wouldn't speed. So this makes me wonder, if we are commanded to follow the laws of the land, and since man puts a weight on sin (not God, all sin is equal in His eyes), I conclude that speeding is a sin.

Do you agree?