Test Your Knowledge - Quiz #12 19. In exercising church discipline, which of the following principles should not be applied A) Seek to restore the sinner to faith in Christ B) Take each dispute first to the church body C) Resolve the dispute as privately as possible D) Remove church members who openly practice immorality Submit Answers E. Legal and Cultural Requirements. Acts 4:18-20; Romans 13:1-7; Revelation 14:9-13; Matthew 17:24-27 ; Luke 20:19-26; Matthew 10:16; Matthew b 27:11. Prior to beginning a ministry, a missionary must determine the laws regarding Christian ministry in the particular mission field. What is allowed and what is not allowed What is discouraged but tolerated by authorities The Apostle Paul taught us to submit to governing authorities, because God established governmental systems. See Romans 13:1-7.But John taught us to resist governing authorities when they try to force us to worship false gods. See