Loyalty: Enjoined

You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him.

Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.

If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a strict judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment.

…who says to kings, ‘You are worthless!’ and to nobles, ‘You are wicked,’

My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.

Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.

If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,