Are rules and regulations made to be broken? Is it for us non rule makers to say "Hey, it's a stupid rule, so why should I obey it?"
I've always believed that when a rule is made, it is made based on an underlying reason. The authorities did not wake up one morning and say, "Hey, let's torture the people and make a rule to annoy them!"
For example, a no entry area exist probably because either something bad has happened before, or that the road is really far too narrow. Household rules are made so that the household can run properly. The Legal Profession rulings exist to preserve the dignity of the profession. And so on and so forth.
Problem is, some rules go against the wants of some of us. Maybe it's inconvenient, maybe it's not conducive for business, maybe it costs more to obey them.
Let's see what the Bible says... hmm... hmm... where's that verse.....
"1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.
Titus 3:1"
"17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
Hebrews 13:17"
Of course, all this is subject to any rules made contrary to God's laws, which reign supreme in our lives. The Bible never said obey only if it's convenient for you, or doesn't make you lose money.
So yes, God says obey them rules, even if they are stupid. One day, one might discover that the rule is not that stupid after all and ignoring/disobeying it may prove fatal.
I'm going to let me superiors down and tell them I want to obey the ruling instead of ignoring it like the rest of the world. If they think I'm being stupid or unco-operative, that's their problem. I feel that God is prompting me to do the right thing.
And now, I only pray for courage. I only live for God, not work, not money, not even my parents. Only with God as my courage, I will walk free.
