# When Obedience Is Evil

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Podcast: [Pastor John Piper's answers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers-6688505)
Published: 2026-05-11T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

How should Christians respond when an authority asks them to sin? Pastor John encourages believers to respect earthly institutions without compromising God’s word. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pastor-john-piper-s-answers--5886179/support . 👉 ALL EPISODES GO TO THE RADIO

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