Wisdom in a Third Way

in Romans 13 Paul instructs followers of Jesus in the empire's capital to submit to the civil authorities because there is no power in place that has not been placed there by God himself. And yet we also see instances in Scripture when disobedience to authorities is absolutely called for. In the book of Daniel there are two instances of "civil disobedience;" in chapter three and chapter six (you can read all about it on your own). Twice in the book of Acts Peter, along with John and the rest of the apostles defy an order to not preach any longer in the city of Jerusalem in the name of Jesus. They say on both occasions, "We must obey God rather than men." But it turns out that these defining moments are rare and that, most of the time, believers are able to both follow the civil authorities and honor God at the same time. 
In Luke 20:20-26 Jesus is approached by the Jewish leaders and asked to make a false either-or decision. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar. Either way he answered would get him in serious trouble. Come and see how he articulated a brilliant third way that helps us when we are confronted with false either-or choices; sometimes by other believers.