Pray for Those in Authority

Note from today’s Bible reading: 1 Timothy 1-2

In giving Timothy instructions about prayers being offered for “all men” (1 Timothy 2:1), Paul specifically talked about praying for civil rulers: “For kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity” (1 Timothy 2:2).

Why should Christians pray for those in positions of power? We might expect…