We believe that civil government is of Divine appointment for the interests and good order of human society; that governmental officials are to be prayed for, conscientiously honored, and obeyed, except in those things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ Who is the only Lord of the conscience, and the coming King of kings.

Romans 13:1–7; 2 Samuel 23:3; Exodus 18:21–22; Acts 23:5; Mat- thew 22:21; Acts 5:29; 4:19–20; Daniel 3:17–18.