Even when disobeying, Christians must be submissive to the extent that, if their convictions do not permit compliance, they will accept the consequences of their refusal. Limitations of Authority. Many evil governments have wrapped themselves in religion. Evil fathers also exist. B. Paul looks at ideal.
All human authority has limits.
Daniel disobeyed order not to pray. Peter disobeyed order not to preach. We should obey God rather than men. Marilyn Louise Harrell quoted this verse. D. Even when disobeying, respect is necessary.