--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ACT5.29 Then Peter and the other apostles…" description: "\"“ACT5.29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aa4/anonymous-1_quote_act5-29-then-peter-and-the-other-apostle_888825.jpg" --- # ACT5.29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and… ![“ACT5.29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aa4/anonymous-1_quote_act5-29-then-peter-and-the-other-apostle_888825.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aa4/anonymous-1_quote_act5-29-then-peter-and-the-other-apostle_888825.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aa4/anonymous-1_quote_act5-29-then-peter-and-the-other-apostle_888825.jpg) > ““ACT5.29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Obedience to divine authority outweighs human directives when they conflict. **In simple terms:** Follow God over people when they clash. Key Takeaway Discern higher moral authority. Themes obedience faith authority Mood serious thoughtful Type religious ethical When to use this quote - moral dilemmas - leadership - personal convictions - social pressure Key Concepts theology ethics Questions to Reflect On - When should you challenge human authority? - How do you identify divine guidance? 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