Romans 13:1-6
Do we really follow this verse as Christians? I don’t mean laws the allow us to do things God forbids. I mean laws that inconvenience us or that we simply don’t think are fair. I did not see those caveats in the scripture.  Easy everyday examples today are traffic laws, the covid restrictions or maybe being honest on your taxes. What are they in your life? Do we also force upon people our own codes that appear nowhere in the law or in scripture? These nuances of submission and obedience matter. They are a further indicators of our difference from the world. Submission to God, to our church leaders and to each other should be a ribbon that runs through every facet of our lives. The remnant submits to authority. Be blessed.

Everyone is to obey the governing authorities. For there is no authority that is not from God, and the existing authorities have been placed where they are by God. Therefore, whoever resists the authorities is resisting what God has instituted; and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are no terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you like to be unafraid of the person in authority? Then simply do what is good, and you will win his approval; for he is God’s servant, there for your benefit. But if you do what is wrong, be afraid! Because it is not for nothing that he holds the power of the sword; for he is God’s servant, there as an avenger to punish wrongdoers. Another reason to obey, besides fear of punishment, is for the sake of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes; for the authorities are God’s public officials, constantly attending to these duties.
Romans (Rom) 13:1‭-‬6 CJB