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Civil Disobedience

Civil disobediencea nonviolent opposition to a law through refusal to comply with it, on grounds of conscience. I understand why somebody might want to oppose the law. Somebody might have their own beliefs on what is right and wrong and they wouldnt know when they're disobeying. But when you do know what you're doing, if you dont obey a certain law set forth for you to follow, there most likely will be some kind of consequence for not following the law. You could go to jail, be put on restraint, have something taken away, etc. There are a number of other consequences that could be given to someone for disobeying a law.The Bible talks about obedience. When Solomon and his workers followed Gods instructions, the Temple work was blessed by God and completed pretty much perfectly.In Leviticus 26:3-4, God said, If you (the Israelites) keep my laws and are careful to obey my commands, 4I will send the seasonal rains. The land will then yield its crops, and the trees will produce their fruit. God goes on to say in verse 6 I will give you peace in the land, and you will be able to sleep without fear. I will remove the wild animals from your land and protect you from your enemies. 7In fact, you will chase down all your enemies and slaughter them with your swords. 8Five of you will chase a hundred, and a hundred of you will chase ten thousand! All your enemies will fall beneath the blows of your weapons.Here are some examples of people who didnt obey Gods instructions, and what happened to them in the end.1.Adam and Eve were told by God not to eat the fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:16-17). Satan tempted them (Genesis 3:1-6), and they were banished from the Garden. Pain and death were put on them and all humanity (Genesis 3:24; Romans 5:12).2. Nadab and Abihu were told to have fire come from a certain source Leviticus 6:12-13). But, they got the fire from a different source not where God told them to get the ...

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