The word resist is not used but we might also reference Peter responding to the Council when he was told not to preach any more.
(Act 4:19 KJV) But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.He was clearly ordered by the authorities not to preach. He did not get a bad attitude, just explained his position. In fact he did not say he would continue to preach, just said he would listen to God and not them.
We quote about resisting the devil but never put them together. This is a common issue when trying to understand statements in the Bible. We have what might be thought of as contradictions but at the same time believe that there are no contradictions. My belief is that we can come to an understanding that works with both. Some people, dispensationalists for instance, will set aside passages and claim that they don’t apply to us any more. Sounds good. Is easy to do. Once you start down that road the real question is where do you stop? How much of the Bible can you say does not apply to you and why are you really saying it? Thomas Jefferson is famous for taking a pair of scissors to the Bible. The Jesus Project is another example.
Nehemiah tells Jews to rebuild temple with a sword in one hand. It is important to consider the whole council of God. We tend to get fixated on one verse. We also need to realize that what is the instruction for one time is not always the same when the situation is different. Note that when Jesus sent the disciples out the first time they were told to go only to the Jews. Later the instructions included the entire world.
Read and think. Answers will come.
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