I've recently been studying the guidelines of submitting to human leaders. Romans 13:1-7 (to me) says that we're always supposed to submit to them, even though they are also fallen sinners. Romans 13 1 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. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. John 10 also contains a picture of a "hireling" figure placed in charge of "the sheep" by Christ, the Good Shepherd. At the same time, I remember exceptions throughout scripture in cases where a law of man commands disobedience to a law of the Lord (bowing to idols/ choosing to worship other gods). Can anyone share some more scriptures to help me develop a full view of this concept of obediance to the men in power? Thanks