Why were the roman and chinese empires able to enjoy long periods of relative stability and prosperity?

The Roman and Chinese empires were able to enjoy long periods of relative stability and prosperity because of their powerful military and methods of governance that were largely effective. They also boasted political expansion, extensive system of roads, and the integration of their empires both commercially and militarily

according to romans 13: 1-7, 1st peter 2: 12-14, and 1 timothy 2: 1-4, christians as citizens have specific responsibilities to a nation that gives liberties to its people. christians are obliged to live as good citizens by submitting to the human government. honor, or respect, is due to men in the high governmental station. a christian should reflect such respect not to gain some favor but because it is god’s will. peter 2: 14 notes that the purpose of the human government is to promote peace and justice in society. to submit to human government, peter includes three elements; obedience, respect, and good deeds.