Summary of matthew j. trewhella's the doctrine of the lesser magistrates

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The lesser magistrate doctrine states that when the higher authority makes an unjust or immoral law or decree, the lesser authority has the right and duty to refuse to obey that higher authority. #2 The lesser magistrate doctrine is the idea that when the State commands something that God forbids, or something that God commands, men are duty-bound to obey God rather than man. This principle was applied by Christian men in history, and it is still applied today.