GUIDE TO THE SCRIPTURES
Government
See also Constitution

When Jesus Christ returns, he will establish a government of righteousness.

The government shall be upon his shoulder, Isa. 9: 6 (2 Ne. 19: 6). Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, Matt. 22: 21 (D&C 63: 26). Be subject to the higher powers, Rom. 13: 1. Pray for kings and all in authority, 1 Tim. 2: 1-2. Be subject to principalities and powers and obey magistrates, Titus 3: 1. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, 1 Pet. 2: 13-14. Jesus Christ shall be the ultimate governor of the earth, Rev. 11: 15. Have just men to be your kings, Mosiah 23: 8. Do your business by the vote of the people, Mosiah 29: 26. Christ will be our ruler when he comes, D&C 41: 4. He that keeps God's laws has no need to break the laws of the land, D&C 58: 21. When the wicked rule, the people mourn, D&C 98: 9-10. Governments are instituted of God for the benefit of mankind, D&C 134: 1-5. Men are bound to sustain and uphold governments, D&C 134: 5. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, A of F 1: 12.