A clear distinction is made in Scripture dividing those who follow God and those who follow the world.
It seems that the command to not speak negatively about leaders refers to religious leaders in these passages. Although Jesus clearly states that in the peace of political rulers we will live in peace and to give them the monetary taxes without complaining… it would seem to indicate that religion and politics are two completely separate issues.
Give God everything we have including our dreams and desires in humble gratitude for His love and the salvation He offers mankind in Christ Jesus.
GOD protects His own and all who place their trust wholly in Him belong to Him. He offers all of His creation this gift they must choose to accept it!
Sanhedrin was the governing Jewish body in Jerusalem over religious matters. The group consisted of both Pharisees and Sadducees who held many opposing viewpoints.
Ananias was a corrupt high priest who ruled around ad 47–58. First-century Jewish historian Josephus records that he was quick-tempered. Paul accuses Ananias of failing to uphold the law by presuming Paul’s guilt and punishing him before Paul could make his case. Faithlife Bible.
Acts 23:1–5 (NKJV)
23 Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, “Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” 2 And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. 3 Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law?”
4 And those who stood by said, “Do you revile God’s high priest?”
5 Then Paul said, “I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’ ”
Exodus 22:28 (NKJV)
28 “You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.
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