Rom 13:3-4
3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right,
but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one
in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you.
4 For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you
do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is
God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
(NIV)
Heb 13:17
17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority.
They keep watch over you as men who .
Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would
be of no advantage to you.
(NIV)
It is evident that those in power
will one day pay for their wrong. Thank God I am the victim here,
and not the target of God's wrath.
Rom 12:16-19
16 Live in harmony with one
another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low
position. Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil
for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
18 If it is possible, as far
as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
19 Do not take revenge, my friends,
but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge;
I will repay," says the Lord.
(NIV)