I've heard this from a few believers -- or professed believers -- and I'm curious whether this viewpoint is shared by others.
2006-10-01 03:58:32 · 17 answers · asked by ? 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Just because you are a follower of God does not mean that the laws of men dont apply to you. Law is there to prevent whatever they are preventing and since you still live on this world you have to follow the rules and laws that the government has.
2006-10-01 04:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The laws of man do apply. In the Bible it says that if you believe in God and follow him then you will follow the laws of man
2006-10-01 11:11:22 · answer #2 · answered by PortsmouthNH 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bible says that we have to obey the laws of the land and pray for those in government if we don't agree with them.
Biblical Law is the moral code that Christians live by, having Jesus as the model.
2006-10-02 21:48:22 · answer #3 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are Christians then you should recommend them to read their Bibles. Because it says that they must obey the laws of their land.
However the laws of man don't apply when it comes between you and your relationship with God.
For instance: If the law of the land says you must not cross the street on a red light, but if you see a baby stroller rolling by itself into the middle of the street, it would be very Christian to break that law in order to save that baby's life.
2006-10-01 11:13:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The laws of society come first. Which God? Everyone has their own definition of their god. Some worship Satan, Some the dollar, God, Allah, Buddha, and Mother Earth. To ensure the safety of Society the the laws of the land has to take precedence.
2006-10-01 11:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not true. once Jesus was ask by a Jew about paying taxes. LAW OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. His answer was give unto Cesar that which is Cesar's and unto God that which is Gods. In another Scripture Jesus says that we are to Obey those who have charge over us. That servants are to obey and serve their masters. the only time we are authorized by God to be disobedient is when we are ask to do something that is contrary to Gods law. IE: lie murder etc.
2006-10-01 11:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Disagree ... Man was made in His image, therefore it stands that the laws of Man are the laws of God ...
2006-10-01 11:20:52 · answer #7 · answered by wadenovakovski 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to be a christian and was brought up by a vicar. In the bible we are instructed to obey the laws of the land unless it totally goes against the laws of god. You must them make a stand against them, but in general, you must adhere to the laws of a country.
2006-10-01 11:07:20 · answer #8 · answered by Amoeba 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Disagree. In the Christian religion, we are instructed to follow the laws of the land.
2006-10-01 11:01:11 · answer #9 · answered by 75160 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Disagree....you must follow man's laws as well as God's.....also its logical to follow man's laws because otherwise you can get jailed or fined for the crime so why would you want to
2006-10-01 11:08:10 · answer #10 · answered by Holla 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋