u/ComprehensiveWait873

1 Peter 2:13 reads: «Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by.»

As someone who is trying to reach salvation, I’m having a hard time with this. In these times, how can I believe people in authority, especially when they do things to hurt me? The only one I can trust is God, and he’s the only one I want to submit to. Is there any advice on how to understand it or how to navigate this?

Sorry if it’s the wrong place.

I (F18) don't even know how to title this, but i need advice/ help. I've always been queer (bi? idk. i hate labels), and i've only had one seriously relationship, which was a girl, about 2 years ago. Since then I haven't dated, but I was assaulte twice since then by different guys. I don't mind being around men, but i've never been able to be sexual with them. Recently, i've been trying to meet more people (guys and girls) and i'm talking to this guy right now. He's exactly my type and very sweet, but on our second date he wanted to try and do sexual things. I was fine at first but then i started remembering things and told him that i wanted to take it slow and apologized and he totally understood. I told him it wasn't personal and that bad stuff happened to me and he was fine with it. I feel bad because I know guys care a lot about sex, and i like it too, but i've never done it with a guy, but i like dating guys?? i dunno if im just not sexually attracted to men, or if its due to the assaults, and how do i even explain that to someone??