Because of our recognition that God has given nations into the hands of their rulers, we should be very careful to be exemplary citizens, abiding by the laws of the country where we live, unless they conflict with the law of Christ. "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers...the powers that be are ordained of God...for this cause pay ye tribute (taxes) also...render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due...honour to whom honour" is due (Rom. 13:1-7).
Kwa sababu ya kutambua kwetu ya kuwa Mungu ametia mataifa mikononi mwa viongozi wao, tuwe waangalifu sana na kuwa raia walio kama mfano, tukikaa na kuheshimu sheria za nchi tunamoishi, ila zikihitilafiana na sheria za Kristo. "Kila mtu na atii mamlaka iliyo kuu… na ile iliyopo imeamriwa na Mungu….. kwa sababu hiyo lipeni kodi…. Wapeni wote haki zao; mtu wa kodi, kodi…. Astailiye heshima, heshima" (Rum 13:1-7)