obeying man
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29But Peter and the Apostles responded by saying: “It is necessary to obey God, more so than men.
1Admonish them to be subordinate to the rulers and authorities, to obey their dictates, to be prepared for every good work,
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.
5Servants, be obedient to your lords according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the simplicity of your heart, as to Christ. 6Do not serve only when seen, as if to please men, but act as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. 7Serve with good will, as to the Lord, and not to men. 8For you know that whatever good each one will do, the same will he receive from the Lord, whether he is servant or free.
13Therefore, be subject to every human creature because of God, whether it is to the king as preeminent, 14or to leaders as having been sent from him for vindication over evildoers, it is truly for the praise of what is good. 15For such is the will of God, that by doing good you may bring about the silence of imprudent and ignorant men, 16in an open manner, and not as if cloaking malice with liberty, but like servants of God. 17Honor everyone. Love brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
21They said to him, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Then render to Caesar what is of Caesar; and to God what is of God.”
16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to king Nebuchadnezzar, “It is not right for us to obey you in this matter. 17For behold our God, whom we worship, is able to rescue us from the oven of burning fire and to free us from your hands, O king. 18But even if he will not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not worship your gods, nor adore the gold statue, which you have raised up.”
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.
22Servants, obey, in all things, your lords according to the flesh, not serving only when seen, as if to please men, but serving in simplicity of heart, fearing God. 23Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as for the Lord, and not for men. 24For you know that you will receive from the Lord the repayment of an inheritance. Serve Christ the Lord. 25For whoever causes injury shall be repaid for what he has wrongfully done. And there no favoritism with God.
22And Samuel said: “Does the Lord want holocausts and victims, and not instead that the voice of the Lord should be obeyed? For obedience is better than sacrifice. And to heed is greater than to offer the fat of rams. 23Therefore, it is like the sin of paganism to rebel. And it is like the crime of idolatry to refuse to obey. For this reason, therefore, because you have rejected the word of the Lord, the Lord has also rejected you from being king.”
22Servants, obey, in all things, your lords according to the flesh, not serving only when seen, as if to please men, but serving in simplicity of heart, fearing God. 23Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as for the Lord, and not for men. 24For you know that you will receive from the Lord the repayment of an inheritance. Serve Christ the Lord.
13Therefore, be subject to every human creature because of God, whether it is to the king as preeminent, 14or to leaders as having been sent from him for vindication over evildoers, it is truly for the praise of what is good.
1And so I beg you, first of all, to make supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings for all men, 2for kings, and for all who are in high places, so that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and chastity.
22And Samuel said: “Does the Lord want holocausts and victims, and not instead that the voice of the Lord should be obeyed? For obedience is better than sacrifice. And to heed is greater than to offer the fat of rams.