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2 Samuel 23:3Exodus 18:21-22
Matthew 22:21
Daniel 3:17-18
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Romans 13:1-7Acts 23:5
Acts 5:29
Daniel 4:19-20
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Acts 5:29;
"Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God
rather than men."
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We believe that civil government is of divine appointment for the
interests and good order of human society; that magistrates are to
be prayed for, conscientiously honored and obeyed; except in those
things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who is the only
Lord of the conscience, and the coming King of kings.
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Exodus 18:21-22;
"Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as
fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them,
to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties,
and rulers of tens:
And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that
every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter
they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall
bear the burden with thee."
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Romans 13:1-7;
"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.
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God:
and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not
be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of
the same:
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is
evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister
of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience
sake.
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending
continually upon this very thing.
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to
whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour."
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