Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him... 1 Peter 2:13 

Seems the insubordinate spirit rampant today is due largely to the lack of apocalyptic hope in the coming "day of visitation" (v12) Jesus said, My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest (John. 18:36) Jesus’ kingdom is not FROM (Gk. Genitive suggests source or origin, not ownership) this world. 

If we imagine that His kingdom comes from here, then we will fight. -Bill Scofield