15/01/2026
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Respect and Yield to Governing Authorities
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Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which “The People” has established. The authorities that exist have been established by “The People”.
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Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what “The People” has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
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For the police hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.
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For the one in authority is “The People’s” servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for the police do not bear the sword for no reason. They are “The People’s” servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
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Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
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This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are “The People’s” servants, who give their full time to governing.
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Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
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