Series: "If You Only Knew - A Study of Romans" - Romans 13:1-7 / Scripture is clear about obeying authority. Yes, there are times when we must disobey, because to comply would violate the commands of the Bible. But when obeying authority is valid, we display a very powerful force within culture, that of cooperation and goodwill. The apostle Paul reminds us that no society can thrive without leadership and order.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.