Romans 13:1-7
Christians think differently from the world. Their different thinking requires respect for and submission to legitimate authority. God knows we need order, not chaos.
Living with God’s eternal hope means thinking Biblically and wisely about the authorities and governments God has instituted. A Christian’s response to earthly kings reflects how we submit to the King of kings.
Whether authority is in the form of a parent, church elder, or civil ruler, all authority is from God. Everyone submits to someone.