Do Christians have to obey the laws of the land? | GotQuestions.org

Is there a time when Christians should brake the law? When the Bible says we should submit to the Government, is that in every situation? Is there a time when we should disobey the government, and or a time when Christians braking the law is the right thing to do according to the Bible? In this video, Pastor Nelson with Bible Munch answers the question, “Do Christians have to obey the laws of the land?”.

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[victormuller]

Nailed it bro!
We are living in a culture that people complain about everyone and everything. They blame everyone else for their lack of life satifaction and success.
As Christians we MUST be an example of good citizens to everyone, blameless as Jesus and the disciples were.
As long as government orders do not lead us to sin, prevent us from seeking God, and follow His instructions to us, we must comply!
Any government rule is over-ruled if it goes against God's instructions for us. God has the ultimate authority.
He is above all authorities. (Ephesians 1:21)

[maxz]

Wait so I can’t jaywalk even when there’s no danger at all?

Can’t make controlled fires and mess around with friend

Can’t cross the red light on my bike on a non busy intersection

Can I climb community centres and stores?

Even when I’m not hurting others
I must limit my fun

Must I accept this according to our faith?

[ldstareagle]

It’s correct and makes sense once the laws are not go against the laws of the most high we obey it and peace comes around us.

[davidsoto]

Amen. Thank you JESUS glory be to GOD.

[THELIGHTBRINGERTHOUSAND]

AS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS WE MUST READ FULL CONTEXT. This is very IMPORTANT!

Romans 13:13-14
Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy.

Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.

Romans 14:1
Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.


We must educate them in Gods laws, BUT
IF THEY IGNORE it.

ISAIAH 5:20
What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter.


1 Peter 1:14
So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then.

[robert]

So do we sin if we go above the speed limit?

[Blackrims]

Romans 13 is not talking about the government. It’s talking about religious authority.

[fiyahwayne]

Remember you suffer if you listen to God and not the government.

[huck]

If God has personally put in place everything we interact with in this world, then this would mean that everything is a test of our morality and of our level of desire towards resisting that which is unrighteous. Follow unjust laws if you want to, but I don't think I'll take part in the laws which go against my moral integrity ( which was also instituted by God)

[snokespinaltap]

So when Mary and Joseph left with Jesus and questioned the laws of a king they did wrong?

[chadrasmussen]

While I get what your saying what happens when the government becomes corrupt which it is screw that then that's a whole different story

[tinkuroopa]

Why did paul escape from prison? Why didnot god say directly to king to release paul if god has appointed kings?

[GradyRisley]

However, something missed with this teaching (not just you but in general) is, the law of our land allows for and encourages protest against tyranny and oppression and the constitution demands unfaithful politicians be removed.

[jasonleis]

So what if it’s an ungodly government? 🤔

[endtimeswatcher]

What about obeying God 🙏 because they are some times u won't be able to obey the laws of man when they compromise with God
The mark of the beast n so forth

[paulnovak]

Do we have to obey the union law? The laws of an organized labor union?

[starryeyes]

Well if the land was stolen and cm you are on sacred ground. You already violated God's Rule!

[bjones]

The government "GOD" placed over us.

[Lamont]

Government under Jesus not Man's government in this time isn't it ?

[LoveVanillaRose]

WRONG
God did not create government, man did.