"Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities; to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to speak bad about no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all humanity..." (Titus 3:1-2)
Being "subject to ruers' of course applies to political leaders. To subject myself to bad leaders I must remind myself ...
...we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another. But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for humanity appeared, He saved us..." (Titus 3:3-5)
The kindness of God has everything to do with His "mercy" and "grace", and nothing to do with a ruler's worth...
...not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life." (Titus 3:5-7)
God poured out His grace and mercy on humanity in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ our Savior. Unfortunately, the salvation and justification of humanity is the best kept secret in the world because most of its rulers (political and religious) are ignorant of it. Yet, it should motivate people to be kind without expecting anything in return.
...This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for humanity. But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless." (Titus 3:8-10)
Our world continues to be divided by competing political and religious rulers that causes unnecessary suffering for everyone.
How incredibly sad!