Luke 19:14 But his
citizens hated him, and sent a messenger after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
Ephesians 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow
citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
DC 112:6c human laws being instituted for the express purpose of regulating our interests as individuals and nations, between man and man, and divine laws, given of heaven, prescribing rules on spiritual concerns, for faith and worship, both to be answered by man to his Maker.
DC 112:7a We believe that rulers, states, and governments have a right, and are bound to enact laws for the protection of all
citizens in the free exercise of their religious belief;
DC 112:8c and for the public peace and tranquillity, all men should step forward and use their ability in bringing offenders, against good laws, to punishment.