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Jun 29, 2023 · Peter and the other apostles replied: ‘We must obey God rather than men!'“ From this, it is clear that as long as the law of the land does not contradict the law of God, we are bound to obey the law of the land. As soon as the law of the land contradicts God’s command, we are to disobey the law of the land and obey God’s law. However ...
- When is Civil Disobedience Allowed for a Christian
• Civil disobedience is permitted when the government’s laws...
- How Should a Christian Respond to Illegal Aliens/Illegal Immigrants
At the same time, as Christians, we have to separate our...
- Human Government
Finally, when the government asks us to do something that is...
- When is Civil Disobedience Allowed for a Christian
- The Pauline Context
- The Biblical Context
- Holy Resistance
- The Nature of Authority
Paul wrote the book of Romans to—surprise—Christians residing in the city of Rome. At this point, the Roman government had been a powerhouse for over a hundred years, having conquered the Persians, Egyptians, Ethiopians, Greeks, and many more. Rome was the center of an ethnically diverse empire of more than a million people. Although Roman citizens...
So what does the Bible, as a whole have to say about Christian obedience to government? Does God, as many believe Romans 13: 1-2 says, personally appoint each and every leader? After even a quick read-through, the answer seems to be no. Think about the Israelites in Egypt—they fought against Pharaoh’s rule, disobeying his commands. Shadrach, Meshac...
In our contemporary American society, we face a much different world than that of the Roman Christians. We can protest, speak out, march, write, and even be arrested and sent to jail for what we believe—and it makes a difference. Paul doesn’t write to command unquestioning obedience to whatever power Christians happen to fall under, because those p...
God is the ultimate authority for the Christian. That is undisputed. But governmental authority is also necessary in a fallen world. And while these human authorities may ultimately become corrupt or inept, we are given leave to change these authorities, and even, when needed, completely change the systems they control. But Paul shows us that we mu...
- Wesley Baines
Apr 24, 2022 · As Romans 12:9–21 details love’s priorities in the Christian’s personal dealings, Romans 13:1–7 deals with love in the sense of rendering to Caesar what is Caesar’s (Matt. 22:21)—itself a form of love for both God and others (Matt. 22:37, 39). Part of Christian integrity is civic responsibility.
Jun 20, 2018 · The thing I regret about that post is that I did not adequately address the question of when a Christian should disobey the government. Being a follower of Christ certainly doesn’t mean we should always go along with everything a government tells us to do. There are times we must “obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29).
Jun 29, 2023 · • Civil disobedience is permitted when the government’s laws or commands are in direct violation of God’s laws and commands. • If a Christian disobeys an evil government, unless he can flee from the government, he should accept that government’s punishment for his actions. • Christians are certainly permitted to work to install new ...
Nov 8, 2023 · Christians are to show all due respect to governments and authorities and do their absolute best to obey the secular laws. However, when those secular laws violate the higher law of God, we will have no choice, much like Peter before the Sanhedrin, to peacefully resist such unjust laws.
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Jan 4, 2022 · Finally, when the government asks us to do something that is in direct disobedience to God’s Word, we are to disobey the government in faithful confidence of the Lord’s power to protect us. Whether the Bible uses the terms “master,” “ruler,” “government,” or any other name for an established authority, the instruction is always the same – obey.
