Is it better to obey God or the Government?

[tea]

If God says one thing, and the government says another who do we obey.

For example, if the Government says;'Have an obortion.' and God says; 'Do not kill' Whom do you obey?

This goes for all issues of conscience, faith, doctrine, & ethics.

Can someone who knows how, create a poll for me? I am new in here and don't know how to.

Give 2 options in the poll, 1) Obey God, 2) Obey Government.

Thanks

[keck553]

If God says one thing, and the government says another who do we obey.

For example, if the Government says;'Have an obortion.' and God says; 'Do not kill' Whom do you obey?

This goes for all issues of conscience, faith, doctrine, & ethics.

Can someone who knows how, create a poll for me? I am new in here and don't know how to.

Give 2 options in the poll, 1) Obey God, 2) Obey Government.

Thanks

Perspective. We're not subject to kings and dictators. In the United States our governing authority is the Constitution, not our elected servants. That is what we are called to obey.

[episkopos]

Perspective. We're not subject to kings and dictators. In the United States our governing authority is the Constitution, not our elected servants. That is what we are called to obey.

So America is not ruled by fallen men?

[keck553]

So America is not ruled by fallen men?

huh? where did that come from? It's not a relavent question. Paul instructs us to obey our governing authorities, ALL of which are produced by fallen men.

[tea]

huh? where did that come from? It's not a relavent question. Paul instructs us to obey our governing authorities, ALL of which are produced by fallen men.

The question is if there is a contradiction as stated in the OP.

If the state says 1 thing and God another , whom do you obey?

[Christinme]

Guess I'm the first to vote ... if there is a direct conflict ... obey God. Scriptures have talked about some being thrown in jail for obeying God and it's governments that throw one in jail so ...

[tea]

Guess I'm the first to vote ... if there is a direct conflict ... obey God. Scriptures have talked about some being thrown in jail for obeying God and it's governments that throw one in jail so ...

Great stuff! Keep the faith Christinme!

[Brett]

Perspective. We're not subject to kings and dictators. In the United States our governing authority is the Constitution, not our elected servants. That is what we are called to obey.

Acts 4:19 shows us that Peter said it is better to do as God told him rather than that of the priests, captain of the temple, and sadducees ( the governing authority ).

[Arrow]

Acts 4:19 shows us that Peter said it is better to do as God told him rather than that of the priests, captain of the temple, and sadducees ( the governing authority ).

This point has been made so many times in here, but some think it's not in the New Testament, thankyou for bringing it to us all once again!

[whitetiger]

If God says one thing, and the government says another who do we obey.

For example, if the Government says;'Have an obortion.' and God says; 'Do not kill' Whom do you obey?

This goes for all issues of conscience, faith, doctrine, & ethics.

Can someone who knows how, create a poll for me? I am new in here and don't know how to.

Give 2 options in the poll, 1) Obey God, 2) Obey Government.

Thanks

1) Obey God first

[keck553]

The question is if there is a contradiction as stated in the OP.

If the state says 1 thing and God another , whom do you obey?

In this country "we" are the state. If an elected servant passes a law that would force me to disobey God, I would abide in God.

[keck553]

I just want to make the point that the current occupier of the White House is not our "governing authority" in a Biblical sense. He is not what God commands my obedience to.

[ChristianCoffee]

My choice is simple:

My Lord and Savior died for me: can I do any less for Him?

I just want to make the point that the current occupier of the White House is not our "governing authority" in a Biblical sense. He is not what God commands my obedience to.

Keck, my friend, I understand what your saying here. And I know how our government works. And I agree with you.

[tea]

I just want to make the point that the current occupier of the White House is not our "governing authority" in a Biblical sense. He is not what God commands my obedience to.

Amen, obey God first

[tea]

I just want to make the point that the current occupier of the White House is not our "governing authority" in a Biblical sense. He is not what God commands my obedience to.

After 12 posts, it is so far 100% for obeying God.

I wonder if this will change now after people reading about physical war.

If God tells us;Philippians 4:5 NKJV'Let your gentleness be known to all men.'
and
The Government tells us to go and fight in a war,

Who will we be obedient to?

I hope people can change their vote[I don't know if this is possible, or vote again]