“Let each person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” – Romans 13:1
“Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people as chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.” – Exodus 18:21
“Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.” – Deuteronomy 1:13
“Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” – Romans 13:7
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” – Proverbs 14:34
“When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” – Proverbs 29:2
“Speak out on behalf of the voiceless, and for the rights of all who are vulnerable.” – Proverbs 31:8
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” – Matthew 7:12
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life.” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2
“For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad.” – Romans 13:3
“But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” – Amos 5:24
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7
“He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings.” – Daniel 2:21
“You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the Lord your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment.” – Deuteronomy 16:18
“So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace.” – 2 Timothy 2:22
“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding, it is established.” – Proverbs 24:3
“Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” – 1 Peter 2:17
“A wise man’s heart inclines him to the right, but a fool’s heart to the left.” – Ecclesiastes 10:2
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” – Proverbs 19:17
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” – Jeremiah 29:7
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15