Romans 13: Obedience To Governing Authority

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The common interpretation of Romans 13 is obedience to the governing authorities; however, there are exceptions to the rules, both legally and scripturally. The grant of dominion to human beings does entail the legitimacy of the general exercise of authority. Your choice, Perspective two, the Situational (Office and Rights) is the means by which this authority is implemented and makes it clear that humans can indeed exercise authority over other humans. Scott C. Pryor, Consideration in the Common Law of Contracts: A Biblical-Theological Critique, 15 (Vol. 18:1, 2005-2006). Office holders have rights and our leaders have duties to perform, a duty that may be enforced in a judicial forum. Since the beginning of time there have been responsible