Tertullian On Idolatry Therefore, as to what relates to the honours due to kings or emperors, we have a prescript sufficient, that it behoves us to be in all obedience, according to the apostle's precept,[120] Tertullian Scorpiace but man is the property of God alone. Peter,[109] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book IV Be ye Subject to all royal power and dominion in things which are pleasing to God, as to the ministers of God, and the punishers of the ungodly.[33]