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The 3 Wise Men Defied the Government | Biblical Resistance Series Ep. 3

Ben McClintock — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:23:55 +0000

Most pastors teach that Romans 13 means unconditional obedience to government. They’re missing the whole story. In Part 3, we examine what the Three Wise Men actually did when King Herod gave them a direct order — and how God responded. This single passage from Matthew 2 exposes the fatal flaw in the “always obey government” interpretation of Romans 13. We also break down Romans 13:3 in detail — the verse that defines exactly when a ruler is acting as God’s servant, and when they’re not. Because once a government becomes a terror to those who do good, the rules change entirely. If you’ve been told that resisting tyranny is the same as resisting God, this video is for you. 📖 Scriptures covered: Romans 13:1-7 · Matthew 2:7-12 🔔

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Was Esther Wicked For Disobeying the Law? | Biblical Resistance Series Ep. 2

Ben McClintock — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:00:50 +0000

In part two of our Biblical Resistance Series, we confront one of the most commonly quoted—and commonly misunderstood—passages in all of Scripture: Romans 13. Are Christians commanded to obey government no matter what? Or have we accepted an interpretation that contradicts the rest of the Bible? In this episode, we look at the powerful example of Esther, who knowingly broke the law to do what was right before God, and we begin carefully examining what Romans 13 actually says—rather than what modern authorities claim it says. If government is ordained by God to punish evil and reward good, what happens when it does the opposite? Let’s open the Scriptures and reason together.

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Must Christians Always Obey Government? | Biblical Resistance Series Ep. 1

Ben McClintock — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:30:57 +0000

Are Christians commanded to obey government no matter what? Romans 13 is often cited for resisting authority, but is that the full biblical picture? We examine Romans 13 and compare it with Exodus, where Hebrew midwives defied Pharaoh. If rulers are meant to be “a terror to evil,” what happens when governments reverse that role? This study explores: common interpretations of Romans 13, whether all authority is sanctioned by God, biblical examples of righteous disobedience, how scripture clarifies difficult passages, and when obedience to God requires resisting unjust laws. This is the start of a series on faith, liberty, and moral responsibility.

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