We Must Obey God Rather Than Men
From North Anderson Baptist Church by North Anderson Baptist Church
June 7, 2026 · 38 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of obeying God over societal expectations, drawing lessons from Acts 5 about the apostles' courage and faithfulness in the face of opposition.
There comes a moment in every believer’s life when obedience to Christ collides with the expectations of the world. In those moments, we must decide who will ultimately have our allegiance. In Acts 5, the apostles stand before the most powerful religious authorities in Israel and are commanded to stop preaching about Jesus. Their response is simple, courageous, and unforgettable: “We must obey God rather than men.” They knew that faithfulness to Christ would bring opposition, suffering, and rejection, but they also knew that Jesus was worth it. In a culture that increasingly pressures Christians to remain silent, soften the truth, or treat faith as a private matter, this passage reminds us that the Gospel was never meant to be hidden. The same Christ who empowered the apostles reigns today, and the same Holy Spirit who gave them courage lives within every believer. Acts 5 challenges us to examine our own hearts: When obedience to God becomes costly, will we seek the approval of people, or will we stand with conviction, proclaiming Christ regardless of the consequences? The apostles' example teaches us that true joy, boldness, and faithfulness are found not in avoiding hardship…
People in this episode
Host: North Anderson Baptist Church
Topics covered
- obedience to God
- faithfulness
- Christianity
- courage
- Gospel proclamation
- spiritual challenges
Keywords
- obedience
- faith
- Acts 5
- Christian courage
- Gospel
- spirituality
- suffering
- rejection
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Acts 5
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