What does the Bible say about mixing religion and politics?

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• Romans 13:1-7

  [1] Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. [2] Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment. [3] For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same, [4] for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil. [5] Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake. [6] For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually on this very thing. [7] Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

• Matthew 22:21

  They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

• 1 Timothy 2:1-4

  [1] I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: [2] for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence. [3] For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; [4] who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

• Proverbs 29:2

  When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.

• 1 John 5:18-19

  [18] We know that whoever is born of God doesn't sin, but he who was born of God keeps himself, and the evil one doesn't touch him. [19] We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

• Romans 13:1

  Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

• Proverbs 24:1-34

  [1] Don't be envious of evil men; Neither desire to be with them: [2] For their hearts plot violence, And their lips talk about mischief. [3] Through wisdom a house is built; By understanding it is established; [4] By knowledge the rooms are filled With all rare and beautiful treasure. [5] A wise man has great power; And a knowledgeable man increases strength; [6] For by wise guidance you wage your war; And victory is in many advisors. [7] Wisdom is too high for a fool: He doesn't open his mouth in the gate. [8] One who plots to do evil Will be called a schemer. [9] The schemes of folly are sin. The mocker is detested by men. [10] If you falter in the time of trouble, Your strength is small. [11] Rescue those who are being led away to death! Indeed, hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter! [12] If you say, "Behold, we didn't know this;" Doesn't he who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, doesn't he know it? Shall he not render to every man according to his work? [13] My son, eat honey, for it is good; The droppings of the honeycomb, which are sweet to your taste: [14] So you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; If you have found it, then there will be a reward, Your hope will not be cut off. [15] Don't lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don't destroy his resting-place: [16] For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity. [17] Don't rejoice when your enemy falls. Don't let your heart be glad when he is overthrown; [18] Lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, And he turn away his wrath from him. [19] Don't fret yourself because of evildoers; Neither be envious of the wicked: [20] For there will be no reward to the evil man; And the lamp of the wicked shall be snuffed out. [21] My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious: [22] For their calamity will rise suddenly; The destruction from them both--who knows? [23] These also are sayings of the wise. To show partiality in judgment is not good. [24] He who says to the wicked, "You are righteous;" Peoples shall curse him, and nations shall abhor him-- [25] But it will go well with those who convict the guilty, And a rich blessing will come on them. [26] An honest answer Is like a kiss on the lips. [27] Prepare your work outside, And get your fields ready. Afterwards, build your house. [28] Don't be a witness against your neighbor without cause. Don't deceive with your lips. [29] Don't say, "I will do to him as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work." [30] I went by the field of the sluggard, By the vineyard of the man void of understanding; [31] Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, And its stone wall was broken down. [32] Then I saw, and considered well. I saw, and received instruction: [33] A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep; [34] So shall your poverty come as a robber, And your want as an armed man.

• Revelation 1:1

  This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

• 1 Timothy 2:2

  for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

• Romans 13:7

  Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

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