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What does it mean?
The speaker questions if human laws can override divine laws.
In plain terms
Can people tell God something is against the law?
What can you take from it?
Divine law transcends human rules.

Where it applies

  • legal conflict
  • moral dilemma
  • protest

Putting it to work

  • question unjust laws
  • follow conscience
  • challenge authority

Questions to consider

  • When do you follow conscience over rules?
  • What authority do you trust?

Another view

Human systems enforce laws regardless of divine approval.

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