To prevent chaos in society God has put authorities in place to govern us. We are to obey them, not because they are perfect, but because of Who has given them the privilege and responsibility attached to their position. We are commended by God for doing so. We are to be governed by any rules that do not violate those given to us by our ultimate Authority—God. When His instructions put us into conflict with the perversities of the authorities that govern us, they may condemn us, but He will comm…