Does anybody know of a Biblical story about going against authority to get what one wants with the help of God? The only one I can think of is Moses and the Pharoah...does anyone know of any other ones?
2007-01-22 08:13:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bible supports those in authority. However much responsibility goes along with it.
2007-01-22 08:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not even sure that story works for what you are talking about.
According to the ancient beliefs, only one 'authority' existed.... and that was YHWH... so Moses was not going against anyone 'authority' he was merely following orders.
The Pharoah kinda got in his way, but he got "punk'd"
2007-01-22 16:19:28 · answer #2 · answered by wolf560 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time the Bible backs going against authority is when the powers that be are against the Bible and or God's laws, for example Daniel, when they told him not to pray. The three Hebrew boys when they told them to bow to a golden image. etc.
Also if they pass stupid laws that you can't spank your children that would go against the Bible. Leave to the California Liberals to come up with something that stupid.
2007-01-22 16:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to try to make things to broad spectrum, but most of Paul's missionary journies went against the authorities of his days. His desire was for people to come to God. (Similar to Moses seeking salvation for the Israelites, Paul sought salvation for the Gentiles.)
Paul had help from God in many ways... face-to-face encouters, visions, fellow-believers. While there may not have been out-of-this-world miracles for everyone to see, you can easily see how Paul went again authorities (his continued imprisonment, stoning, whippings, and eventually martyrdom) and yet, how God's hand was in it all.
2007-01-22 16:24:29 · answer #4 · answered by westdyk1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moses didn't do that he had a stuttering problem and wanted God to get someone else to be a spokes person that's how Aaron came into the scene and they were to do God's will,This wasn't something that Moses wanted to do and God helped him.
It was what God wanted Moses to do and helped him.
2007-01-22 16:24:10 · answer #5 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the book of judges are the stories of leaders like moses that came into the picture after they were in the 'promise land'
and....uh.....jesus ?? as the picture of authority against authority. As in the classic antithesis of the Pharisee order?
2007-01-22 16:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by dharp66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is full of rebels. Jesus was the best. He went against the whole establishment. There are lots in the old testament Shadrack refused to bow to Idols they didnt bend and they didnt burn. Im not an expert but there my picks.
2007-01-22 16:21:15 · answer #7 · answered by Rich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Jesus going up against the Power of Rome and the Jewish High Court, with the help of God, and deliberately letting himself be crucified to show all men that even death is nothing to be feared!
2007-01-22 16:20:24 · answer #8 · answered by michaelsan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
David against Goliath
Samson against the Philistines
Daniel in the lion's den
The first Christians-Apostles-and the Roman authorities
There are many more
2007-01-22 16:30:03 · answer #9 · answered by avaddohn-Apollyon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 3 people who wouldnt worship the king or pharoah, Shadrack, Meshack, and Abendigo (sp?) they got thrown into a furnace for not obeying the king but were saved and didn't get burned. an angel was in the fire with them protecting them
2007-01-22 16:20:22 · answer #10 · answered by Alexial Jastire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋