In 1 Timothy 2.1,2 we read that we are to pray for all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
We are instructed to pray that we would have the liberty to live according to God's righteous laws.
Paul says in the next verse: 'This is good and pleases God our saviour, who wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth' (verse 3). Clearly, when there is liberty for Christians to live according to the Truth then there is also more liberty for the gospel to prosper. Of course the gospel can spread even when the Christians are being persecuted, but we should not seek persecution. We must pray against persecution and pray that the governing authorities will allow us to live in all godliness and holiness.
