He paid tribute to kings and rulers.

He submitted Himself to earthly parents, earthly potentates.

And shall we not do likewise?
I would lay down my life in His service, and He knows it.
But something within me tells me that my work is not yet done.

And the church is yet holy, though she has in part corrupted herself.
If she will but cleanse herself from her abominations, then will we work in her and not against her.

Even the cardinal has spoken of the purifying which must be accomplished.