So a secular American court can be compared to God as well?
'As it is written' and spoken through Apostle Paul, 'they are GOD's 'official servants', who put 'criminals' behind bars and Christian are to 'pay their taxes' and respect and honor them. They may be 'corrupted' in their ways, but GOD is the one as, "GOD who gives you breath and control everything you do.", according to Daniel's 'testimony' to King Belshazzar. They still have chance for Salvation as the Gospel for repentance is 'preached' and 'taught'.
Comes to 'spiritual' and personal social matters among members or families, the church is called to settle within themselves, rather taking the matters to the court of the Gentiles.
These are 'ordained spirit and life instructions of CHRIST', to GOD's church, for being 'built up'.
GOD bless you all in the name of LORD JESUS CHRIST.
