Sen. Manny Pacquiao is correct, when he said that “Whoever rebels against authority, rebels against God” (in defense of martial law extension), yes, we should obey human authorities (Romans 13:1, 1 Peter 2:13), BUT...we have to determine first whether the authority is violating God's law or not. If it does violate God's law, then "we must obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29).
In the case of Philippine president Duterte's administration, so far there are 12 thousand Filipinos dead from extrajudicial killings. They all died without due process. We do not know whether they are guilty or not. Also, Duterte has been a bad example to the populace in regards to his tasteless jokes and cussing in public. He's a self-confessed murderer, a self-confessed thief, a liar, and an adulterer. Now, is this the kind of authority we should follow? Does the Duterte administration follow Exodus 20:13 (You shall not murder), etc..?
"Christians are to obey human law except where that human law violates God's Law. Our supreme duty is to obey God. Since God tells us to also obey human laws, we should. But, when they come in conflict, we are to "obey God rather than men."" - CARM.
PACQUIAO IS TWISTING GOD'S WORD TO SUIT HIS POLITICAL AGENDA. AND IT'S NOT JUST PACQUIAO WHO'S IN ERROR, ALL CHRISTIANS WHO SUPPORT DUTERTE ARE DECEIVED AND ARE IN ERROR TOO.
