Do Adventists believe in cooperating with civil governments?
Absolutely. Seventh-day Adventists have long been full and active participants in civil society, and believe in joining hands with others to make the world a better place for everybody. In accordance with Romans 13:1-7, we believe that we are subject to the rule of law. All around the world, Adventist Christians love and support their nations. We actively contribute through humanitarian measures, quality education, and health care. Like other Christians, we also believe that when a law directly requires us to be disobedient to God, we face an important choice: will we obey humans or God? A good case study for Christian response in this situation is found in Acts 5:28,29, where the disciples were ordered to quit preaching the gospel.
