Obey God rather than men

 

Text: Acts 5:29 (KJV)

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

Friends, as believers, our highest responsibility is to please God, even when doing so goes against people's expectations or opinions. Yes, sometimes, obeying God may mean standing alone, making difficult decisions, or refusing to compromise your convictions. Though people may pressure you to follow their ways, but not every popular opinion is God's will.  Remember, it is better to stand with God and face opposition than to please people and disobey Him. So, do not allow the threats and opposition from men, religious authorities stop you from doing what is right before God. According to Daniel 6:7–10 We saw how Daniel continued praying to God despite the king's decree forbidding prayer to anyone except the king. Galatians 1:10 - For do I now persuade men, or God? ... for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

Interestingly, true obedience requires courage, faith, and a heart that is committed to God's Word. Deuteronomy 5:32 - Ye shall observe to do therefore as the LORD your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left. Therefore, never allow the fear of rejection, criticism, or losing approval to make you disobey God. Remember, pleasing God must always come before pleasing people. So, if I may ask, whose approval influences your decisions more? Is it God's or people's approval? I pray we shall not bow to the golden image of men but choose to remain faithful to God in Jesus name.

Prayer Points: Lord, give me the courage to obey You above every human opinion. Help me to stand firm in Your Word and never compromise my faith in Jesus name.

Action Quote: Friends, I choose to obey God above men and I refuse to compromise my convictions or trade God's approval for human acceptance.