Luther on the 4th Commandent: 'And humans are to obey human authorities only if nothing that is stated is "contrary to God, for no one can promise anything against God. Let all obedience to government, father and mother, and even the church that is disobedience of God be cursed to the depths of hell. I do not recognize the authority of mother, father, friends, government, or the Christian Church even, if they forbid me to hear and obey God's word. In that case, the fourth commandment is set aside and I have no duty to obey. For obedience to God takes precedence over all other obedience."
Luther on the 4th Commandent: 'And humans are to obey human authorities only if nothing that is stated is "contrary to God, for
no one can promise anything against God. Let all obedience to government, father and mother,
and even the church that is disobedience of God be cursed to the depths of hell. I do not
recognize the authority of mother, father, friends, government, or the Christian Church even, if
they forbid me to hear and obey God's word. In that case, the fourth commandment is set aside
and I have no duty to obey. For obedience to God takes precedence over all other obedience."