Quotes about Government

Ahishar was in charge of the palace; and Adoniram son of Abda was in charge of the forced labor.

Jehoshaphat son of Paruah in Issachar;

He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;

If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

“Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”

So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”

Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.