Assembly of God/Man's Law

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Does Scripture tell us that God tells us to "follow man's law"? If so, what Scripture is that?

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Joyce,

Thank you for your question. Yes, the Scriptures do teach us to follow "man's laws", as long as they are not in contradiction to God's Word. For example, during world war two, many Christians died trying to hide and protect Jewish people who were being exterminated by the fascists. The so-called "man's law" at that time decalaired all Jew to be killed, and anyone protecting them was subject to death as well.

Here are some Scriptures that support this...

Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

But in such cases where "man's law" does not contradict God's Word, it is therefore to be obeyed.

Mt. 22:2
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.

Romans 13:1-6
1 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.
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Joyce, please let me know if this helps or if you have any further questions.

Elder Greg Madden
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As a born again, Holy Ghost filled minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ I am available to answer questions concerning most all Biblical doctrines, the gifts and fruit of the Spirit, "Pentecostal/Apostolic" issues, and the history of the Pentecostal movement. For more info check out our web site at...
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I gave my heart to the Lord a few months after being married during a revival meeting. A few weeks later I received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, and I have not been the same since! In those twenty five years we have only attended one church (Harvest Church), and there I have served there as an Elder for fourteen years. We minister in song with the choir and worship team. I am also the new member’s class coordinator, men's ministry director, and the Harvest Riders motorcycle ministry president. In 1993 the Lord called me to "...preach the Gospel where ever I open the door..." I have had the privilege of ministering God's Word to churches in Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. In those meetings we have seen the Lord save, heal, deliver, and fill people will His Spirit.

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I am ordained through Harvest Church, and with the World Harvest Ministerial Fellowship. I also am a licensed minister with the State of Oklahoma.

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I am currantly enrolled with the Ames Bible College.

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