They were chosen by God and only answered to him,
If chosen by God, it means they cannot make mistakes.
Succession law meant only male heir can succeed king,
Kings had to do what God said,
Some laws were above kings power,
Monarchs had to only do just and praiseworthy deeds.
Actively lead conciliar royal government,
disgrace finance minster Nicolas Fouquet,
Curtailing the parlementsâ power.
Was a warning to other ministers to not defy him,
Gave Louis the chance to personally control finance until 1665 when he promoted Colbert to Controlleur-general.