Table of Duties
Q68. What do the Scriptures teach about civil government?
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Romans 13:1–2
“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.”
Matthew 22:21
“When they had heard , they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.”
1 Peter 2:13–14
1 Timothy 2:1–2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”