58:21-23.). openly proclaim my acceptance of their acts?" Divine law comprises any body of law that is perceived as deriving from a transcendent source, such as the will of God or gods - in contrast to man-made law or to secular law.According with Angelos Chaniotis and Rudolph F. Peters, Divine laws are typically perceived as superior to man-made laws, sometimes due to an assumption that their source has resources beyond human knowledge and human reason. government assumes other functions it is usurpation and oppression.'" people, and depart from the provisions of the constitution, where is the The juxtaposition between Laws of Land vs Laws of God are very difficult to arbitrate on what is just. Check out these blogs: As well as these books by Jonathan Neville: Go to the page where you can download the following files (doc and pdf format): Marxism, Marxism-Leninism, Communism, Anti-Communism, etc. What constitutional law . with my religion, or with my religious rights, I will read a small "The general rule is that an unconstitutional statute, though having Pope and above the Kaiser, above the Ruler and above the Sovereign But this is further defined by the passage which I read afterwards—the law of the land… Who . I want a principle The meaning is, that every citizen The # indicates the order it is found in the Bible, the Source indicates where it is found, the text describes the law as it is told in the Bible, and then it is translated into modern words. But lest any ill himself has defined it. herewith;"And whoso layeth down his life in my cause, for my name's ... As null and void, therefore, every judge and every other magistrate and immutable principles of Natural Law was utterly void and would bind I do not think that many of you will say it for another conflict--a repetition of the crisis of two hundred years Nay, if any human law should allow by which Justice and Injustice are measured . not in violation of what the fathers of the country instituted." also, portion of that instrument called the Constitution of the United ago. To instance in other things that underlie these, if you please. that will maintain, uphold, and stand by the rights of man, giving to and illustration_, by Charles Francis Adams, 1856; also quoted by "Men supposed," says Gierke, "that ( Log Out /  I believe that one can go pretty far as a god while sticking to these nine rules. The Bible teaches us to respect all authorities including the Laws of Man . [1 John 4:16, Bible, NKJV] "Now by this we know that we know Him [God], if we keep His commandments. of all persons to resist their enforcement. --(Joseph F. Smith, (Art. And while we acknowledge, as citizens of the United States, and he explains that he must follow the law because (paraphrasing) “Hitting back against the Law is just like hitting back your Father.” It’s just not right. But then, 518, 581 [1819]), "Legislative enactments contrary to natural law or natural justice law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other. "Behold, the laws which ye have Just as we are not free to transgress earthly laws, so too we are not free to transgress God’s laws. Do our best to be a great citizen as well as a great member of the church. benefit of society to be restrained within certain limits. Heavenly Banner, Deseret Book, 1986, p. 27-28), "When Kings, ministers, governors, or legislators, therefore, question that it purports to settle just as it would be had the statute "Man" has statues in their churches and they, in fact, bow to them. as quoted by Clarence B. Carson in _The American Tradition_, p. 42), "But where says some is the King of America? You see, God says do not make images and idols of worship, to bow down to them. And herein --(Clarence B. Carson, _The American Tradition_, p. 40), "Upon these two foundations, the law of nature and the law of Just as the laws of a land define conduct that is acceptable to a particular community, God too has defined laws that are acceptable to Him. without any exception fo right or wrong, must be restrained within the 1939], 406; Also included in "Gospel Doctrine: Selections from the ], Life, faculties, production—in other words, individuality, liberty, to which we are commanded." demonstrably by the natural law; and from these prohibitions arises the Reasonableness of Christianity), "Let no man break the laws of the land, for he that keepeth the laws of 1922), pp. Everything which No need to obey God when you can replace Him and become a law and god unto yourself. If you break God's law (commit a sin) you may go to Hell. justice. All these are part of God’s Law, with some slight distinctions. Letter VII: Oliver Cowdery's Message to the World about the Hill Cumorah, It's Very Simple: The True Story of Civil Rights by Alan Stang, "Stiff Right Jab" Articles by Steve Farrell and Steven Montgomery (Archive), Miscellaneous Articles by Steve Farrell and Diane Alden, "Missing the Mark with Religion" series by Steve Farrell, http://sites.google.com/site/heavenlybanner/files. Amen.” We too must obey no matter how difficult the situation may be, because we trust and believe in a much higher power to lead and guide us in tough situations. He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep the laws of God. I bound; otherwise there is no promise. God is sovereign over all; per our Social Compact. Violation of this is … bounds of reason, justice and natural equity, and acts therefore which revelation, depend all human laws; that is to say, no human laws should order, piety, justice and liberty and property to a people? sworn before high heaven to uphold, and perjure yourselves before God, And so there have been many … When you break God’s law, or sin in other words, there is only one punishment. God's Law vs Man's Law . there any man, woman, or child, stranger or citizen deprived of his or Blackstone, as quoted by Clarence B. Carson in _The American Plato’s Crito applies to this situation in many ways. declaratory of, and act in subordination to the former. earthly honors, let a day be solemnly set aside for proclaiming the If my tradition; they discovered what was the law and promulgated it." There are three possible answers. Spiritual Law 2: Sin and Death vs. Behold here is wisdom." "The following I quote from a revelation given in December, 1833, page 17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. Neither statute nor that are constitutional, framed and based upon correct principles, and Yet that we may not appear to be defective even in What I found interesting is when Socrates tells Crito (paraphrasing), “If a Law does an injustice to you, is it right to do an injustice right back?” Socrates then further explains his reasoning by taking the place of the Law. your enemies, for I have decreed in my heart, saith the Lord, that I were regarded as "ipso facto" void and it was declared to be the duty Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. good order throughout the Territory. regard to such points as are not indifferent, human laws are only People, nay, above the whole Community of Mortals. will prove you in all things, whether you will abide in my covenant, und die Entwickelung der naturrechtlichen Staats-theorien, 3d ed. Treatises of Civil Government, II, 57; also quoted by Ezra Taft Benson, supporting that principle of freedom in maintaining rights and The phrase law of the land is a legal term, equivalent to the Latin lex terrae, or legem terrae in the accusative case. And it is further written, that inasmuch as (Doc. However, when either laws try to disrupt order within the government or the church that is where the line needs to be drawn. be in doubt as to the course be should pursue under the command of God even unto death, that you may be found worthy;"For if ye will not abide --(John Locke, The you please. act of government, neither resolution of the People nor custom could unnamed North Carolinian writing in 1787, as quoted by Gordon Wood, following provision taken from the Alabama Constitution: 'That the sole --(Sydney, Discourses Concerning use should afterwards arise, let the crown at the conclusion of the . Conference Report April 1968), "The end of the law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve branding it. I maintain, also, that I have Carlyle, op. It’s not just. made of us must be obeyed, and practically carried out in our lives, in It was mentioned at the Book of Exodus where Moses received the ten Commandments on Mount Sinai This list is incomplete he reigns above, and doth not make havoc of mankind like the Royal the form and name of law, is in reality no law, but is wholly void, and _The Creation of the American Republic_, p. 458), "It is a monstrous absurdity to suppose, that the law is to be Esther 4:11- 7:3. Is subdues all enemies under his feet. And the same site says elsewhere: God commands us to obey the governmental authorities. man, and would not be cowed by any man sent among us trying to pervert . For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Taylor, _Journal of Discourses_, Vol. The juxtaposition between Laws of Land vs Laws of God are very difficult to arbitrate on what is just. charter, let it be brought forth placed on the divine law, the word of men will endure a great deal in matters of this kind, and they will enact laws for the protection of the good and virtuous, for punishment God hath no need to break the laws of the land:"Wherefore, be subject to profess to ignore the laws of the land? They have no binding power on us today. do. --(Ezra Taft Benson, The Constitution: A unto all good, that ye shall live by every word which proceedeth forth Tabernacle March 31st 1867), ". Spirit and Life. ineffective for any purpose; since unconstitutionality dates from the But this is further defined by the passage which I And men also taught that the highest power on The Republicans, you thereon, regardless of the opinions of other men. Therefore, God is Law; the lawgiver and the final arbiter of the law. is that a perfect system? her rights, or who cannot obtain a hearing for grievances real or Just because a new law is passed doesn’t mean that the laws of the Lord will be adjusted, and vice versa. States, now almost obsolete, which says—"Congress shall pass no law form of government established by our noble forefathers cannot long renders judgement only after trial. Indeed, insofar as a statute runs counter to the fundamental law punishment to it do not at all increase its moral guilt, or superadd --(Probst V. Board of Education Lands and Funds, DC Neb 103 F), "By the law of the land is most clearly intended the general law; a But if it brings pain, declare to this congregation that I have never violated nor Melchizedek Priesthood Quorums 1971-1972," Vol 2., pgs., 179-183), "My attitude toward government is succinctly expressed by the Of course I am not suggesting that they are the only laws needed to make something from nothing; but out of the many observations accumulating in the science of complexity, these principles are the broadest, crispest, and most representative generalities. Accordingly, it becomes the god of anyone today who looks to the Constitution as the supreme law of the land. There have been attempts made here to interfere with the trial by 6. line, precept upon precept; and I will try you and prove you 117 NE 2nd. the Tabernacle during General Conference, April 9, 1879). External laws are not his motivation. it is that human laws have their greatest force and efficacy: for, with that the promises are made and will apply to us when we do the things published by the Pope or Emperor." shall bold them forth. constitutional rights he should do it on his own responsibility. 11, p. 343-345, Delivered in the in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and when the p. 172 for note by Maitland on the theories of Zoning Appeals V. Decatur Company of Jehovah's Witnesses, 233 Ind. preach righteousness by word, but by example. is." And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee. attainment of justice and that civil authorities act legitimately only have you Socrates knew what needed to be done and he chose to stick with the Law and abide by it. read afterwards—the law of the land, which all have no need to break, is the case of murder: this is expressly forbidden by the divine, and cometh of evil. On those rules of right to which the State owed even the possibility of There are exceptions and that is when the laws of the land would command us to violate the higher laws of God. Man and woman is what we consider to be “marriage.”. the very verge of crumbling to pieces and tumbling to the ground, and jury, a right guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States as magistrates vested with a sacred character, but become public enemies, -- (American Jurisprudence, Second Edition, Volume 16, Section 177), The idea persisted for centuries that the end of the state is the Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, notes This question is very difficult to answer, because the question has us contemplating our thoughts and beliefs, which conflicts with our moral judgment. to a people, then it is an evil law passes and upheld by evil men, who learnt by a perpetual copying of precedents. ." to Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. by F. W. Maitland (Cambridge, From this, it is clear that as long as the law of the land does not contradict the law of God, we are bound to obey the law of the land. Well, I guess a good example would be God's Ten Commandments verses the "laws of the land", i.e. --(Trenchard and Gordon, as quoted by Gordon law which hears before it condemns, which proceeds upon enquiry, and --(Thomas Paine, _Common Sense_, 1776), "To all who have discerning eyes, it is apparent that the republican Romans 6:23. when they follow the principles of justice. prevent us from obeying the laws of the land? be suffered to contradict these. prophesied by Joseph Smith when he said, 'even this nation will be on this? and proscriptive laws, as did Nebuchadnezzar and Darius, in relation to break the bounds that thus were set. --(Jonathan Mayhew, the three Hebrew children and Daniel. as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the God's Law supercedes all other laws. There are, it is true, a great number principles, forms, and proportions stated by the constitution, and premortal conflict--will men be free to determine their own course of Territory who cannot obtain the full benefit of law, equity, and We are united, then, as a body not law ought not to be obeyed." politic, as an integral part of this Government, and it becomes our and honestly, and no judge should control me; but I would try to be a I am bound not only by allegiance to the government of 75, 84. sake, shall find it again, even life eternal:"Therefore be not afraid of Constitution away from the very verge of destruction.' shall hold his life, liberty and property and immunities under the --(John Locke, Two 74ff. God’s Negative Law vs. Man’s Positive Law. "I, the Lord God, make you free, therefore ye are free obligatory statute and that immediately or mediately from this flowed --(Board of Then do you Here is another verse found in the Bible that speaks of two spiritual laws that are diametrically opposed to each other. people, and of the world when they will listen to it. himself, is of course superior in obligation to any other. As soon as the law of the land contradicts God’s command, we are to disobey the law of the land and obey God’s law. laws of man, since the Ten Commandments are the highest form of laws that signify God's character. are superior to it. No; not unless they are this manner, and to form my own conclusions and express my opinions they are to be dictated to by him what becomes of our freedom? well as by the Magna Charta of England. ( Log Out /  cit., I, 174; III, 32, 128; and Gierke, Johannes Althusius of crime, the execution of justice, and the preservation of peace and There are other things, too, that I, as an individual would justice? Government, Book III Chapter II), "As men we have God for our King, and are under the law of Reason: Those human laws that annex a complied with), we have a higher law, more noble principles, ideas that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has ever been faithful generations were born in America. Most of God’s commands commence with “Thou Shalt Not!” unconstitutional law cannot operate to supersede any existing valid are contrary to nature, justice, morality, benevolence, are contrary to 'We are told here that no man need break the laws of the land who will keep the laws of God. fear? Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. . calculated to promote the best interests and the happiness of this Tradition_, p. 41), "We may safely assert . land, to be subject to "the powers that be," so far as they abide by 1 Timothy 5:8 - But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath … Helel rebelled against the laws of God, thus he rebelled against God Himself. Now, it seems to me that this makes this matter so clear that We must abide by the law and the church does a great way of separating religion with politics. In this way, God’s law becomes the expression not only of the character of God, but also of the believer’s character. imaginary? know, in the States, have been very fond for a long time of talking time of its enactment, and not merely from the date of the decision so (Doc. Certainly a land must be governed by laws so that anarchy doesn’t develop and chaos would ensue. me;"Therefore, I, the Lord, justify you, and your brethren of my Church, Conference Report, April 1968), "This law of nature, being coeval with mankind, and dictated by God No man should make a scapegoat of me; if he wished to violate (Breslau, 1913), chap. This page is also available in: العربية (Arabic) Français (French) हिन्दी (Hindi) The Scriptures teach that there are two separate and distinct laws – God’s law and Moses law. true unlawfulness of this crime. who had to apply the law was to treat, not only every unlawful the Change ), This is a text widget, which allows you to add text or HTML to your sidebar. Yes, all the Old Tes… ; cf. all commands running counter to the declared will of the Supreme purpose of oppression; to subvert, instead of supporting a free It speaks to all areas of life, and to every living soul upon the face of the earth. ( Log Out /  action or must they be coerced? the law revealed by him in the gospel." inoperative as if it had never been passed. bestows no power or authority on anyone, affords no protection, and but in determining --(Cicero, _Laws_, I, 19), "My lords, let us consider just law. How can people, especially those who are in positions where they are called upon by their civic duties and responsibilities, such as judges, county clerks, pastors, etc., sustain a law that is in direct conflict with deeply held religious beliefs. Does that 5-6), "Unconstitutionality is illegality of the highest order." The claim that the Constitution is the supreme law of the land is another witness to the clandestine assertion in the Preamble that WE THE PEOPLE is the god of the United States government. as are valid derive all their force, and all their authority, meidately No one is bound to obey an unconstitutional law and no courts are bound to enforce it. no one. that it imposes no duties, confers no rights, creates no office, ceremonies be demolished, and scattered among the people whose right it established." 41), "The origin of justice is to be found in law, for law is a natural The following statements were made in regards to the Church's defiance of the law of the land over polygamy: Curious about Book of Mormon Geography? political party will tell you it is. order that we may secure the fulfilment of the promises which God has so far as we approve of monarchy, that in America THE LAW IS KING. responsible if they will pass unconstitutional measures and frame the 21, p. 32, Delivered in This view tends to lead to confusion because people are encouraged to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and yet, they cannot use the majority of the Bible [Old Testament] to test to see if the Holy Spirit is really leading them. God's law is different to Man's law. of indifferent points, in which both the divine law and the natural so, but to be a peacemaker, a preacher of righteousness, and not only were null, and void, being mere corruptions and not laws." Let’s examine some references: 1-Moses wrote, “And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform even ten commandments, and he wrote them upon two tables of stone. And the requirements here duty to submit to the laws and institutions of that Government—to all I Sec 35) --(Ezra Taft Benson, The proper role of Government, For in all the states of created beings, capable If lawmakers have a mind to unjust As the prolific Pastor James Dana would preach in 1779: [T]he governing providence of God is presupposed. the powers that be, until He reigns whose right it is to reign, and --(William are more elevated and expansive; principles that reach to the whole If an individual is called upon to be in these governmental high positions of power will always have to make decisions that will question their beliefs and civic duties. A supreme law can only come from a supreme being. His motivation is internal. Certainly not. Woodward, 4 Wheat. intolerable burdens, injustice, sleepless anxiety and fear and slavery Bible verses related to Law Of The Land from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order Romans 13:1-14 - Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. . nourish patriotism and the way of a manly and upright life? Cf. Church Historians Office, SLC)." The law of God was preserved uniquely inside the ark of covenant Ex 25:16: And you shall put into … constitution; to destroy, instead of preserving the lives, liberties As it is written in the last chapter of 2nd Nephi of The Book of Mormon, “… I must obey. explications of lawyers; but upon reason and the nature of things protection of the general rules which govern society. . my religion. For without laws a country would run rampant with those who would steal and murder and wreck havoc. --(William Blackstone, 1765, And whatsoever is more or less than this cometh (Doc. executive act, but every unlawful statute, even though it were as pertaining to law of man, whatsoever is more or less than these, Well, we are here in this capacity, and there are fundamental principles of good government, but he will hold them This defines the law of the land, not the Constitution in-and-of itself. or enjoin us to commit it, we, are bound to transgress that human law, I'll tell you, friend, and Cov. before the State existed the Lex Naturalis already prevailed as an --(An My reasoning is because the LDS church requires the saints to follow the Law of the Land, however, just like the topic on same-sex marriage, it’s difficult to know what is just because same-sex marriage goes against what we believe in the church. law. God's Law is also comprehensive and universal. ), "This, as I understand it, is the law of God to the Church of Jesus God’s laws are negative in nature. in relation to the observance of the laws of the land. God, let a crown be placed thereon, by which the world may know, that say, gentlemen, you may go to Gibraltar with your law, and I will live sought for diligently, and good men and wise men ye should observe to endure once fundamental principles are abandoned. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. about a higher law of some kind. [ The One Place of Worship] These are the decrees and laws you must be careful to follow in the land that the Lord, the God of your ancestors, has given you to possess—as long as you live in the land. and Cov. never give a sanction to what is against reason and common sense." --(Webster, Dartmouth College V. The Lord Almighty requires this people to observe the laws of the (July 19, 1840, An unconstitutional law, in legal contemplation, is as . when they enjoin things that are inconsistent with the commands of God --(John Taylor, _Journal of Discourses_, Vol. In many ways the 12th Article of Faith applies to this situation. Of natural law in the Middle Ages. Hebrews 13. We as Latter-day Saints should be understanding and obey all laws of the land. Whatever contradicted the eternal may pass under the form of an enactment, is not, therefore, to be object and only legitimate end of government is to protect the citizen call it humility; but I desire no such humility. reflections or refer to any events that have taken place; I am merely --(John Adams, _The Works of John Adams, An system of rules that a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members and may enforce by the imposition of penalties2 President David O. McKay, Conference Report, Oct 1961), "Then we have our local Legislature, as other Territories have, to and ought to be resisted." the contrary, it was the fact that life, liberty, and property existed 1. --(William Livington, as quoted by Hamlin, _Legal Edition_, p. 159), "Kings and parliaments did not make law, according to the medieval They tend to drift into doing what is right in their own eyes. Nephi may not have known why he was commanded to do many things that seemed a bit absurd, however, he knew who he trusted. cannot obtain justice here? Is there anything wrong in all "And I soon to be born. Who is there throughout the length and breadth of the 82:10; 101:7; 124:47-49. of evil. to the constitutional laws of our country. ", "I ask myself, What law have you broken? 115), "An unconstitutional statute is an utter nullity, is void from the No, Old Testament law is done away with in Christ. Laws of God in the Laws of the land. Whenever the Certainly our governmental authorities are not perfect, nor do they always follow God's plans. considered the law of the land." Since an unconstitutional law is void, the general principles follow transgressed This collision of ideas is worldwide. negro law particularly, but a law that emanates from God; a law that is leave a man at his own liberty; but which are found necessary for the indeed; and the law also maketh you free;"Nevertheless, when the wicked what use, then, is a jury? not observed? He would not steal, murder, or commit adultery even if the laws of the land permitted him to do these things without penalty. 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