There is no single correct way for how God’s people should respond to a culture hostile to faith. In the Old Testament, God called the Israelites to develop their own society. He designed laws to keep out pagan influences. But He sent New Testament followers into the world to impact unbelieving cultures. As we reflect…
Bowing to God Alone
The Bible calls us to obey earthly authorities (Romans 13:1-7). But it also holds up examples of godly people who resisted human orders that violated God’s commands (Acts 4:13-22). There is no simple formula to relieve this tension; the inherent conflict requires us to rely on God rather than on a list of dos and…