Dear friends, today we will look at what the Bible tells us about obeying the law and we will look at some Bible verses because this topic is very important for us as Christians, because it helps us understand how to honor God as well as live righteously in our society.
The Bible clearly instructs us to obey the law because God established the law to maintain our order and justice so as part of our duty to God as followers of Christ we must respect and follow the laws of our land. This builds our faith and focus on living a life that pleases our heavenly Father.
Dear friends, let us remember that our ultimate citizenship is in heaven, but we are also called to be responsible citizens on earth. By following these teachings, we can honor God, serve our community, and be shining examples of Christ’s love in the world.
However, the Bible shows us that there are times when civil disobedience may be necessary. When human laws directly conflict with God’s commandments, we must prioritize our obedience to God. Biblical figures like Daniel and the apostles demonstrated this when they refused to worship false gods or stop preaching the gospel, even in the face of serious consequences.
In the Old Testament, we find numerous laws and regulations that guided God’s people in their daily lives and spiritual practices. These laws were intended to set the Israelites apart and establish a strong covenant relationship with God.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about ‘Bible Verses About Abiding By The Law’.
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- 1 What Does the Bible Say About Obeying the Law?
- 2 Key Scriptures on Respecting Authority and Government
- 3 How Jesus Viewed the Law and Civil Obedience
- 4 Old Testament Teachings on Following Laws and Regulations
- 5 Balancing Faith and Civic Duty: Biblical Perspectives
- 6 Exceptions to Obeying the Law in the Bible
- 7 Applying Biblical Principles of Law-Abiding in Modern Times
What Does the Bible Say About Obeying the Law?
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God”
Romans 13:1
“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work”
Titus 3:1
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme”
1 Peter 2:13
“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them”
Proverbs 28:4
“I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, that in regard of the oath of God”
Ecclesiastes 8:2
Key Scriptures on Respecting Authority and Government
“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation”
Romans 13:2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, giving of thanks, be made for all men”
1 Timothy 2:1
“They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; unto God the things that are God’s”
Matthew 22:21
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king”
1 Peter 2:17
“He changeth the times the seasons: he removeth kings, setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, knowledge to them that know understanding”
Daniel 2:21
How Jesus Viewed the Law and Civil Obedience
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil”
Matthew 5:17
“Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, to God the things that are God’s. they marvelled at him”
Mark 12:17
“He said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, unto God the things which be God’s”
Luke 20:25
“If ye love me, keep my commandments”
John 14:15
Old Testament Teachings on Following Laws and Regulations
“God spake all these words, saying”
Exodus 20:1
“These words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart”
Deuteronomy 6:6
“Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, all my judgments, do them: I am the Lord”
Leviticus 19:37
“Therefore thou shalt love the Lord thy God, keep his charge, his statutes, his judgments, his commandments, alway”
Deuteronomy 11:1
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, then thou shalt have good success”
Joshua 1:8
Balancing Faith and Civic Duty: Biblical Perspectives
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ”
Philippians 3:20
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour”
Romans 13:7
“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid”
Matthew 5:14
“That ye study to be quiet, to do your own business, to work with your own hands, as we commanded you”
1 Thessalonians 4:11
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, to walk humbly with thy God?”
Micah 6:8
Exceptions to Obeying the Law in the Bible
“Then Peter the other apostles answered said, We ought to obey God rather than men”
Acts 5:29
“But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up”
Daniel 3:18
“But the midwives feared God, did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive”
Exodus 1:17
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, prayed, gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime”
Daniel 6:10
“By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; they were not afraid of the king’s commandment”
Hebrews 11:23
Applying Biblical Principles of Law-Abiding in Modern Times
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men”
Romans 12:18
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”
Galatians 5:14
“But be ye doers of the word, not hearers only, deceiving your own selves”
James 1:22
“Whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father by him”
Colossians 3:17
“To do justice judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice”
Proverbs 21:3