But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: " We ought to obey God rather than men.

1. Obey God rather than men.

2. CAUTION : This applies - if the command of men violates the law of God.

1. It does not apply if we don't like the rulers, law, taxes or regulations.

2. It does not apply if the law if burdensome, complicated or confusing.

3. It does not apply if the law "allows" something we believe to be sinful. (drinking, gambling, divorce, etc.)

4. It does apply when the law "demands" of us something God has forbidden.

5. It does apply when the law "forbids" something God has required.

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