The Bible teaches that all authority is ordained by God, and Christians are called to be subject to it.
The Bible states clearly in Romans 13:1-7 that every soul is to be subject to the higher powers because there is no power but of God; the authorities that exist are appointed by Him. Paul emphasizes that resisting authority is akin to resisting the ordinance of God itself, leading to the danger of judgment. The early Christians, often misunderstood and accused of sedition, were reminded of the divine origin of all earthly authority, and thus, were encouraged to respect and obey these governing bodies.
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