When Man’s Law and God’s Law Conflict

Christians are commanded to be good citizens, but the Bible also is clear that God’s law trumps man’s law every time. In both the Old and New Testaments, God blessed His people when they defied manmade laws and refused to compromise their allegiance to Him.

This doesn’t necessarily mean Christians must frequently disobey civil law. If we can’t flee, which is what our forebears did when they sought religious liberty in the New World, we can work for change. In America, thankfully, citizens still can challenge unjust laws. Yet once all avenues are exhausted, if the state still directs us to violate our consciences, we must obey God. This premise is at the heart of the Manhattan Declaration, which upholds three issues as paramount in our culture—life, marriage, and religious liberty. These are non-negotiable. If you haven’t done so already, read and sign the Manhattan Declaration at www.manhattandeclaration.org.

Manhattan Declaration

Exodus 1:15-22

Daniel 3

Daniel 6

Acts 4:1-31; 5:17-32

http://www.manhattandeclaration.org/