Should Christians obey laws even if they disagree with the Word of God?


I do not presently know of any laws in this country that might cause Christians to disobey God or the Word of God. If such a law came into existence, I would have to obey the Bible and not the law. Let me give you a Biblical example.
And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them, saying, "Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man's blood on us!" Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, "We ought to obey God rather than men."
(Acts 5:27-29 NKJ)
Peter and the other apostles were told by those in authority not to preach or teach in Jesus' name. They went ahead and continued to teach and preach in His name. The Bible tells us to proclaim the Good News to everyone (Mark 16:15-20, Matt. 28:18-20).

I would do the same thing today! On the other hand, if you disagree with a law, but it does not contradict the Bible, the Word of God tells you to obey and submit yourself to that law.
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men."
(1 Peter 2:13-15 NKJ)

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