When Obedience Becomes a Sin 😳

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:50:52 +0000

Is there a point where submitting to the government actually becomes a sin? 😳

Most believers are taught to keep their heads down, pray in secret, and obey the laws of the land. But twentieth-century theologian Francis Schaeffer warned that this "quietness" can actually be cowardice in disguise.
When a state demands total, unquestioned control over human life and begins destroying the vulnerable, Schaeffer argued that civil disobedience is no longer just an option—it is a mandatory act of faith.
If you never draw a line, you aren’t keeping the peace. You’re letting the government replace God.

Do you agree with Schaeffer, or do you think believers should always remain submissive to authority? 👇 Drop your thoughts below.