In conversation with our office partner Vern today, he mentioned a principle that excited me.
He said, "God will only give US as much authority as we are willing to come under ourselves."
This is very thought provoking! His example; Jesus Christ gave up His authority and came under total submission for us. What was His outcome....he gained "ALL authority over heaven and earth"!
."...He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross,. Therefore God has HIGHLY exalted Him and given him THE name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.... and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord." (read Philippians 2: 5-11 for the whole context)
How does this apply to authority in the job, home, church, government?
Can we trust God to work through those who hold positions of authority that we do not trust or respect? (If you want a baptism of info on this principle look up "Basic Youth" seminars and attend the next seminar, go to: http://iblp.org/iblp/)
Are there situations where we are obligated to disobey authority?
I invite your comments. Lin
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¡Viva la revolución!
I think we are generally called to obey authority but recognize that God's heart is with the oppressed.
We have historical heros who are famous because they disobeyed authority. Those who are currently challenging the world order are called terrorists, but think they are the hand of God. I think, however, that most of us need to be very careful when it comes to challenging authority.
thats what prayer if for... :-{
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