2009-09-11T13:36:13-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/govern/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2013:5-7&version=NIV 2009-09-11T13:36:13-05:00 Christians are instructed to respect the governing authorities, paying them their due and not making their lives more difficult. Those put into government roles are given extra responsibilities by God, and Christians should be respectful of that authority and responsibility.