many have twisted those passages unto their own destruction .
Daniel , did he not always respect the authority of them kings and YET
and yet when they passed laws that contradicted GOD , ALL of a sudden he didnt do as the law and governing authorities had bid him do . abednego and others were the same way . they too prayed for leaders and those in authority
they too obeyed the laws of the land , UNTIL , UNTIL that a law was given which CONTRADICTED GOD .
they did not and would not BOW before the image , EVEN THOUGH the king nebb who they had always respected and honored ,
SAID IT WAS NOW LAW . folks are twisting things my friend .
The laws of the land and the leaders of the land ought to be respected and honored .
but the moment one cometh a giveth a law or command which contradicts GOD , THAT dung pile law WONT BE HEEDED OR FOLLOWED
it will be DENIED no matter the cost for doing so .
Gods direction in Willingly Agreeing to obey Civil Authorities has a CAVEAT…to do as they SAY…WHEN what they say IS in Agreement WITH God…
Additionally, IF their word IS NOT in Agreement with God….refuse to DO….but expect, they may threaten you…don’t worry about it…arrest you…go willingly.
The Founders of America, based their Government outline (Constitution, A FIXED OBJECTIVE Standard) on Gods SAME Standards and Principles….
Even saying, IF a law is OUTSIDE of the Constitutions LIMIT, it is no law at all.
Glory to God,
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