Core Laws · Unit 11 · Lesson 5 of 5 · about 5 minutes
Obey God rather than men
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Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.Acts 5:29 · KJV
Authority serves the people under it and answers to God.
The apostles were ordered to stop preaching. They answered that they must obey God rather than people. Respect lawful authority, but no authority can command you to do wrong.
Check 1The apostles refused an order that went against God.
We ought to obey God rather than men.
Check 2Who said this?
Peter and the other apostles answered the council.
Think of one place you go along with wrong because someone told you to. Plan one step to stop.
Only check it if you did it. Nobody sees this but you.
What would I refuse, even if ordered?
Write your answer in the journal.
Answer the checks, or play Listen to the end, to finish.
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