We must obey God rather than man. Acts 5:29
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, �I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10
Rejoice always,17 pray without ceasing,18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Romans 13:1
4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;5 and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord;6 and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7