breaking the law
What does the Bible say about breaking the law? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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17Therefore, he who knows that he ought to do a good thing, and does not do it, for him it is a sin.
1Let every soul be subject to higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God and those who have been ordained by God. 2And so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves. 3For leaders are not a source of fear to those who work good, but to those who work evil. And would you prefer not to be afraid of authority? Then do what is good, and you shall have praise from them. 4For he is a minister of God for you unto good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid. For it is not without reason that he carries a sword. For he is a minister of God; an avenger to execute wrath upon whomever does evil. 5For this reason, it is necessary to be subject, not solely because of wrath, but also because of conscience. 6Therefore, you must also offer tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving him in this.
4Everyone who commits a sin, also commits iniquity. For sin is iniquity.
10Now whoever has observed the whole law, yet who offends in one matter, has become guilty of all.
29But Peter and the Apostles responded by saying: “It is necessary to obey God, more so than men.
5A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
1Does not wisdom call out, and prudence bestow her voice? 2At the summits and the tops of exalted places, standing above the ways, in the midst of the paths, 3beside the gates of the city, at the very doors, she speaks, saying: 4“O men, to you I call out, and my voice is to the sons of men. 5O little ones, understand discernment. And you who are unwise, turn your souls. 6Listen, for I will speak about great things, and my lips will be opened, so as to foretell what is right.
2And so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves.
1Let every soul be subject to higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God and those who have been ordained by God.
20For in his presence no flesh shall be justified by the works of the law. For knowledge of sin is through the law.