Religious Intimidation
"What right do you have to do these things?" the Jewish leaders demanded. "If you have this authority from God, show us a miraculous sign to prove it." (Jo2:18) So they called the apostles back in and told them never again to speak or teach Jesus. But Peter and John replied, "Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than Him?" (Ac4:18,19) Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are really wolves that will tear you apart. You can detect them by the way they act...(Ma7:15,16)
These scriptures are quoted from the New Living Translation second edition except where stated otherwise. Where there are three full stops (...), part of the verse has been omitted.