Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. I. ITS NECESSITY. 1. Commanded (Deuteronomy 13:4; Deuteronomy 10:12). 2. The condition of acceptance with God (Exodus 19:5; Jeremiah 7:23). 3. The condition of securing God's help (Exodus 23. 22; Deuteronomy 7:9). 4. Expected of God's people (Deuteronomy 27:9, 10). 5. More than burnt-offerings (1 Samuel 15:22). 6. A fit return for God's mercies (1 Samuel 15:24). 7. Must obey God rather than man (Acts 4:19, 20; Acts 5:29). 8. Exhorted (Jeremiah 26:13; Jeremiah 38:20). 9. A proof of friendship to Christ (John 15:14). II. WHAT IT INCLUDES. 1. Obeying God's voice (Exodus 19:5; Jeremiah 7:23). 2. Obeying God's law (Joshua 1:7; Isaiah 42:24). 3. Bringing every thought into obedience to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). 4. Obeying the gospel (Romans 1:5; Romans 6:17; Romans 10:16). 5. Keeping God's commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13). III. HOW TO BE RENDERED. Should be — 1. From the heart (Deuteronomy 11:13; Romans 6:1). 2. Willingly (Psalm 18:44; Isaiah 1:19). 3. Faithfully (Joshua 22:2, 3). 4. Undeviating (Deuteronomy 28:14). 5. Constantly (Philippians 2:12). IV. MOTIVES TO. 1. Promises to (Exodus 23:22; 1 Samuel 12:14, 15; Isaiah 1:19). 2. Blessedness of (Deuteronomy 11:27; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Luke 11:28; James 1:5). 3. Disobedience punished (Deuteronomy 11:28; Deuteronomy 28:15-68; Joshua 5:6; Isaiah 1:20). (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.WEB: But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men. |
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