When the apostles were ordered by the Sanhedrin to stop preaching, how did Peter respond regarding obedience?
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Correct answer: We must obey God rather than human beings
In Acts 5:29, Peter and the other apostles establish the principle of divine priority. When human laws directly conflict with God's commands, the believer's ultimate loyalty must remain with God.
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