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How do we know that authorities are ordained by God?

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Romans 13:1 affirms that all governing authorities are ordained by God, making them instruments of His will.

We know that authorities are ordained by God because the Scriptures explicitly state this in Romans 13:1, which says, 'For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.' This passage teaches that God has a sovereign plan that includes the establishment of earthly governments. Even those leaders who may act unjustly are still within the bounds of God's providential plan. Thus, recognizing this helps Christians maintain a proper perspective on authority while also understanding their ultimate allegiance is to God.
Scripture References: Romans 13:1, Ephesians 6:1-2

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