1Pt2

"Submit to every human authority because of the Lord. Honor everyone. Fear God. Honor Governing leaders."  This is to be our christian response.  No one said we had to like the result, but we do have to respond in a manner that pleases Jesus.

Authority is a huge biblical principle that few Americans understand.  We only respect others when they do what we want.  We only follow others when that go where we want.  We only submit to others when we like what they are wanting us to do.  Do you see the pattern?  It is not God's way.

As believers, we are to set the pace in submitting ourselves to others.  Not because of them, but because of Jesus.  Can you submit to Jesus?  That means you will joyfully submit to others.  That IS submitting to Jesus.

Read it here.