"And now, good people, let us all be diligent to note that it is not lawful for servants and subjects ever to resist or stand against the superior powers." Listen to this homily from the 16th century and allow it to challenge your perspective on obedience to authority. The text is taken from Rev. Dr. Lee Gatiss' work found in "The First Book of Homilies: The Church of England's Official Sermons in Modern English," published by Church Society/Lost Coin.