[Sherman Logan]

I think it’s pretty clear that we are talking about authorities that are God fearing and intend to do God’s will.

Uhh, not exactly. This was written to Christians who were under the rule of either Calugula or Nero, not sure which.

Neither of them shining lights of righteousness or God-fearing rulers.

[Sherman Logan]

Sorry, that should have been Claudius, not Caligula.

[grumpygresh]

C’mon.

Caesar is not above God. So if Caesar says build a road, send a dispatch fine. But if Caesar says kill a Christian or worship Caesar as God, no.

Now, if we get into a situation where the leader is clearly evil, we do have a duty to resist evil wherever we can.

You don’t see this? Would you follow Hitler’s orders or 0bama’s orders if they opposed the 10 commandments or God’s word?

Don’t follow into Satan’s trap.