Spiritual Authority by Watchman Nee

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Nee only recognizes one exception to the principle of absolute obedience to authority:

The whole New Testament stands behind delegated authority. The only exception is found in Acts 5.29 when Peter and the apostles answered the Jewish council which forbade them to teach in the name of the Lord Jesus. Peter answered by saying, "We must obey God rather then men." This was due to the fact that the delegated authority here had distinctly violated God's command and trespassed against the Person of the Lord. Such an answer as Peter's can only be given under this particular situation. In all other circumstances we must learn to be subject to delegated authorities. We can never bring in obedience through rebellion.

Other than that, even slavery and subordination of women is OK. Women, children, and slaves are instructed to obey authority unconditionally no matter how tyrannical. No wonder the leadership suppressed this book in the USA. Nee's teaching is diametrically opposed to American values.