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1 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | Reighnskye | 131169 | ||
Doc, An interesting verse reference that you offer here. I like to contrast the two versions of NASB and KJV on this one. Another question that arises for me is concerning the powers (archons) here. Shall we restrict these higher powers to human governments only? The reasoning here is that God is the author of every power that exists. Hence, could we extend this notion to non-governmental powers as well? For example, if I stand in the middle of a room with the mayor of Chicago in one corner and a hungry roaring lion in the other corner, which one is the higher power? To which of God's agents should I show the most reverence and/or fear? Each of them wants to be the boss, but which of the two shall I respect the most? ---- Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. (Romans 13:1-4 NAS95) Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. (Romans 13:1-4 KJV) |
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2 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | DocTrinsograce | 131226 | ||
The definition of authorities, in this context, would be those who are invested with the power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge. They can be individuals, but they can also be organizations. They are temporal. They can change throughout our lifetime. I would include in this list parents, husbands, elders, and governments. God frequently guides through such agencies. (For example, once, after exhibiting a high level of stress at work, an atheist boss of mine suggested I pray more frequently!) In the case of the lion, submitting to its authority by fleeing would simply be exercising God's command regarding the sanctity of life -- although this would probably be more of a manifestation of instinct, than of cerebration. |
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3 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | Reighnskye | 131311 | ||
Doc, So are the different types of authority ranked in any way? Or do they each apply separately to different jurisdictions? For example: Federal/State authority (our government) Parental authority (our family) Corporate authority (our workplace) Religious authority (our church) Who's the most important and who's the least important, when they may disagree with each other? ---- Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. (Romans 13:1-4 KJV) - Reighnskye |
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4 | How much authority do leaders have? | Ruth 3:5 | DocTrinsograce | 131318 | ||
All of the things you mention are in the nature of authorities. Often they overlap. Often they overshadow. Often they interconnect. Sometimes, when I am meeting the requirements of one, I meet the requirements of others. We prioritize and so we should, but that implies choice. The real keyword is balance. For example, I might affirm that my priorities are God, Spouse, Children, etc. However, there are times when my far-better-half needs me. As I am tending to her needs, that does not mean I am denying the authority of the Lord or neglecting my children. In fact, I am instructed by the Lord to care for my wife. Even my children benefit when I do what I ought in the care of my wife. Etc. |
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