CCC 2238

Those subject to authority should regard those in authority as representatives of God, who has made them stewards of his gifts:⁴³ Cf. Rom 13:1-2. "Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution.... Live as free men, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil; but live as servants of God."⁴⁴ 1 Pet 2:13, 16. Their loyal collaboration includes the right, and at times the duty, to voice their just criticisms of that which seems harmful to the dignity of persons and to the good of the community.