There is no commandment that specifies respecting those in authority, but commandment number 5 talks about obeying your parents which have authority over you. It does mention in the new testament that you should follow the laws of the land. Jesus also says to give Cesar what belongs to Cesar talking about paying taxes. The Bible also mentions on multiple occasions that we should listen to elders or those in authority. There are more laws than just the 10 commandments. If you compare the laws of the Bible to the laws of the land, most of them are similar. For instance, murder is illegal and it is also against the Bible.
Yes, the fourth commandment instructs us to honor and obey our authority figures, such as parents, teachers, and government leaders. However, if they ask us to do something that goes against our moral principles or the teachings of our faith, we are not morally obligated to obey them.
It means that if you are able to obey the first commandment, "thou shall not kill" then you should be able to obey the other nine.
People obey those in power for several reasons, including fear of punishment, desire for rewards or approval, belief in the legitimacy of authority, and social norms that dictate obedience to authority figures. Additionally, the perception of power held by those in authority can also influence people to comply with their commands.
They Just Had To Obey Their Mother's And Father's Orders
The root meaning of obey, I believe, is to complete a task demanded by another person. For example, if someone tells you to take out the trash and you do so, you would be obeying their request.
A five-letter word for resisting authority is "defy." It conveys the idea of challenging or refusing to obey rules, commands, or expectations set by those in power.
There is power in the word of the Lord. When you completely obey his commandment you begin to experience the power of his word.
If you did not obey Henry VIII, you could face severe consequences. He had a reputation for executing those who opposed or defied him, including his wives, ministers, and other individuals who challenged his authority.
Briefly, Milgram's experiments showed that people will readily obey authority, even at the cost of harming innocent persons.
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The fourth commandment does not say anything about obeying leaders it says remember the sabbath and keep it holy. It is saying we should put one day aside to be a day to focus on God through praise and worship preferably with other believers.
The mission of St Vincent de Paul is to help the poor and love them and to obey God's commandment......