Do not “despise government” or “speak evil of dignities” (2 Peter 2:10).
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers …” (Romans 13:1).
“Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s …” (Mark 12:17).
“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).
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it
be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors …” (1 Peter 2:13-14).
" be submissive to rulers and authorities …” (Titus 3:1).
Pray to God “[f]or kings, and for all that are in authority” (1 Timothy 2:1-2).
Accept that it is God who “removeth kings, and setteth up kings” and that
“the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever
he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men” (Daniel 2:21; 4:17).
“… For there is no power but of God: the powers that be
are ordained of God” (Romans 13:1).
“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people” (Exodus 22:28).
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We obey authorities to protect and enhance God’s reputation,
to “glorify God,” and to “adorn the doctrine of God our Savior”
“that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.”
( Titus 2:9-10; 1 Timothy 6:1; 1 Peter 2:12-21; 3:1).
Servants (employees and other subordinates) are to show obedience
toward their supervisors and bosses, “not only to the good and gentle,
but also to the froward,” on account of their positions (Ephesians 6:5-7;
Colossians 3:22-25; 1 Timothy 6:1; Titus 2:9; 1 Peter 2:18).
Children to obey their parents (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20),
wives to obey their husbands (Ephesians 5:22-24; 1 Peter 3:1; 1 Corinthians 11:3; Colossians 3:18).
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"be subject, not only for wrath [civil punishment],
but also for conscience sake” (Romans 13:5).
“Curse not the king, no not in thy thought …”
(Ecclesiastes 10:20).
Obey “not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in
singleness of heart, fearing God” (Colossians 3:22;
also Ephesians 6:5-7).
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Lucifer put his will above God’s will. He became
Satan through rebellion against God's government.
As god of this world, he spreads his attitude of dis-
obedience to authority (2 Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:2).
God commands you to reject Satan’s attitude of rebellion
and submit to Jesus Christ’s attitude of obedience.
