Civil or Criminal Disobedience

Reliant employees are expected to uphold the law. The Bible instructs that rebellion against governing authorities is rebellion against what God has instituted: "Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience" (Romans 13:1-5)(NIV). In very few cases, however, it may be necessary for a Christian to "obey God rather than men" (Acts 4:19-20). If an employee violates the law in a job-related context or otherwise, in such a way that it has a detrimental impact on their ministry or testimony, that employee and all other employees with knowledge of the violation must report the violation to their Reliant Human Resources, who will initiate a review of the situation. Reliant employees, especially supervisors, are obligated to notify Reliant Human Resources of all such illegal behavior by employees. Employees should be aware that a decision to willfully violate the law may result in discipline, up to and including termination, as well as civil and/or criminal legal sanctions.