Romans 13 - submissiveness to authority

Submissiveness was neither a favorite nor popular virtue when it comes to authorities. Probably a more inclined disposition towards authorities would be respect, or worse fear. Submissiveness embodied meekness and obedience, similar traits towards God. However, authorities pose problem when our views start clashing with the other. But Paul stated that God instituted the authority. Without God’s authority, the earthly authorities will not command any worthy authority. Do not get me wrong, people in authority may wronged you but remember that Paul plead to us not to take revenge, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay”. [Deut 32:35] Yet again, it does not mean that we do nothing about it and let such evil overpower us. We are not to be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Truth to be told, our logic and fear will be the likeliest to guide the proportion of laws or rules that we break. Our deductive ability will determine the severity of a crime mostly from an economic framework. Say I over sped and realized a $50 fine. Not much if I must say so myself and I could even justified a few more tickets. But say a slap of $500 would definitely get me thinking. Hence the need to submit to authorities not only due to punishment but also because of conscience of the mind that I have wronged, not matter what. Obedience [to God] is better than sacrifice. [1 Sam 15:22]