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When is it right for Christians to disobey authority?

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When is the right moment for Christians to stay quiet on political issues — and when is it time to speak out? Romans 13:1 calls believers to submit to governing authorities, yet Acts 5:29 makes it clear: “We must obey God rather than men.” So how do we discern between submission and resistance when it comes to political issues?

Malcolm Duncan, Senior Pastor of Kensington Temple in London, joined Esther to unpack this theological tension.

Released on 21 May 2026

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