8 A Higher Law Apr 2026

: This concept is the foundation for resisting unjust laws. If a human law (like those supporting segregation or slavery) violates moral "Higher Law," the individual is seen as having a duty to disobey it.

In many Christian teachings, particularly in the New Testament (Matthew 5-7) and the Book of Mormon (3 Nephi 12-14), Jesus introduces a "Higher Law" to replace the "Lower Law" of Moses. 8 A Higher Law

: While the old law focused on outward actions (e.g., "thou shalt not kill"), the higher law focuses on the heart (e.g., "do not be angry with your brother"). : This concept is the foundation for resisting unjust laws