Bible verses for children
When an order conflicts with faithfulness.
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.
Acts 5:29 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
The apostles refuse an order to stop their witness about Jesus. They place obedience to God above that command. This does not make every personal wish a reason to ignore good guidance.
If an instruction seems harmful or wrong, talk with a safe adult rather than handling it alone.
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Who can help you think through a troubling instruction?
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Bible context & readings +
Acts 5 describes authorities ordering the apostles to stop teaching about Jesus. Their response belongs to that conflict of allegiance, not a blanket approval of defiance or unsafe independent action by children.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us recognise right guidance and seek wise support. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.