We should show them respect and obedience because they are instruments of God for the spiritual growth of the church. God has blessed the church with those He has called to fulfill the awesome responsibility of watching over the people of God. Prayer is described as the most powerful instrument that God uses to change lives. If you feel that the leaders of your church need more wisdom to do things, ask God to give them understanding to guide the church in the paths of justice, spiritual purity, revival, etc. The first lesson that parents should teach a child is to respect parental authority.
Christians have a duty to respect the leaders of the government.
When we respect our political leaders we are giving a positive testimony to our community and God is honored because of our conduct. God has given the church leaders to help the believers grow in Christ. Our congregations and the Kingdom of God suffer if we don't support our religious leaders. We need to ask God to help us cultivate a Biblical attitude toward them, imitating their faith, respecting them, and praying for God to give them more wisdom to administer the church. Permission is granted if you would like to use this outline for a Bible study, Sunday School lesson or a sermon.