Psalms 15:4

15:4 He despises a reprobate,

but honors the Lord’s loyal followers.

He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

Psalms 34:15

34:15 The Lord pays attention to the godly

and hears their cry for help.

Psalms 119:63

119:63 I am a friend to all your loyal followers,

and to those who keep your precepts.

Proverbs 28:28

28:28 When the wicked gain control, people hide themselves,

but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 29:2

29:2 When the righteous become numerous, the people rejoice;

when the wicked rule, the people groan.

Matthew 24:45

The Faithful and Wise Slave

24:45 “Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their food at the proper time?

Luke 12:43-44

12:43 Blessed is that slave whom his master finds at work when he returns. 12:44 I tell you the truth, the master will put him in charge of all his possessions.

Romans 13:1-4

Submission to Civil Government

13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God. 13:2 So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment 13:3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation, 13:4 for it is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God’s servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.