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 resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and you shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil. Wherefore you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Jesus answered, You could have no power at all against me, except it were given you from above: therefore he that delivered me unto you have the greater sin.
When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn.
And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority commands he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him. For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
And he said unto him, Well, you good servant: because you hast been faithful in a very little, have you authority over ten cities.
And have given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man.
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Who have delivered us from the power of darkness, and have translated us into the kingdom of his Dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Then comes the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.
Rom. 13:1-7;Prov. 29:2;Mark 1:27;Luke 19:17;Matt. 28:18;Col. 1:13-17;1 Cor. 15:24
I used to think like a baby Christian that the ministers were policemen, What a fool, not having that revelation at that time? But considering myself in areas not mature yet, I receive it as a baby Christian to be rebuked and to be reproved is a blessing, So let it be, that I was reproved as being a baby Christian, regarding who the ministers of God really is? The authority is the power to correct things, that power, God has given through his well-beloved Son Jesus Christ. The authority to teach, preach, reprove, rebuke, cast out devils, and heal the sick, is all God's Ministry. When the people in mourning, you know that it is being (oppression) ruled by a wicked person, we can call them spiritually wickedness (idolatry) in high places. What did Satan say to Christ? that he can give kingdoms of this world and the glory of them. Who wants to be spiritual wickedness in a heavenly place? I rather have Jesus than anything, I rather have Jesus than all this world can bring, than to be a Queen over a vast domain, I rather have Jesus than anything this old raggedy world, Can ever offer.
