Obedience

Acts 5:29  •  1 min. read  •  grade level: 7
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We ought to obey God rather than men.
A Christian is never called to disobey. The above verse has sometimes been divided into three separate principles:
1. “We ought to obey” is a general statement - the government, rules at work or school, our parents. If there is no established authority we are instructed to “be subject one to another.” 1 Peter 5:55Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. (1 Peter 5:5).
2. “We ought to obey God” gives the object of our obedience - authority and order comes from God; He does not author confusion.
3. “We ought to obey God rather than men.” When there is conflict between two authorities, we are called to obey the higher authority. It’s not a matter of disobeying man, but obeying God.