There is a story told in Benjamin Franklin's autobiography of a clergyman who was ordered to read the proclamation issued by King Charles I, bidding the people to return to sports on Sundays.
To the congregation's amazement & horror, he did read the Royal edict in church, which many other clergy had refused to do. But he followed it with the words, "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy," (Exo 20:8) and added:
"Brethren, I have laid before you the commandment of your king and the commandment of your God. I leave it to you to judge which of the two ought rather to be observed."
- Christian Herald.(moreillustrations.com)
Deu 30:19 (ICB): “Today I ask heaven and earth to be witnesses. I am offering you life or death, blessings or curses. Now, choose life! Then you and your children may live.”
“A sacred regard to the authority of God ought to lead us to reject an error, however old, sanctioned by whatever authority, or however generally practiced.” - Charles Spurgeon.
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