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What does Jesus teach about honoring authority?

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Jesus teaches to honor civil authority while prioritizing obedience to God.

In Matthew 22:21, Jesus instructs His followers to give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's. This passage emphasizes the dual responsibility of believers to respect civil authorities established by God for order and justice. However, this respect is not absolute; the primary allegiance of believers is to God. When civil laws contradict God's commands, believers must obey God rather than men, as stated in Acts 5:29. This teaching clarifies that while Christians are called to be good citizens, their ultimate devotion belongs to the Lord, who is sovereign over all.
Scripture References: Matthew 22:21, Acts 5:29

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