Romans13:1
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.
Romans13:2
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they thatresist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans13:3
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:
Romans13:4
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, beafraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger toexecute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
2.It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate,when called thereunto; in the management whereof, as they ought especiallyto maintain justice, and peace,
II Samuel23:3
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
Psalm 82:3
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
Psalm 82:4
Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
according to the wholesome laws of each kingdom and commonwealth, so for thatend they may lawfully now under the New Testament wage war upon just andnecessary occasions.
Luke3:14
And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he saidunto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
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