Obeying Men, Obeying God

Summary

Elder Dan Salmons discusses the complex relationship between obeying civil authorities and obeying God, emphasizing that while the Bible instructs obedience to government, there are clear biblical instances where obeying God requires disobedience to men. He highlights the necessity of studying Scripture thoroughly to rightly divide the word of truth and understand the qualifications on obedience. Examples from Acts, Matthew, and Daniel illustrate that God's commands can supersede human laws, especially when those laws contradict God's will. The sermon calls for wisdom, charity, and careful discernment in navigating these tensions.