To practice Christianity one must understand leadership, but to comprehend is to understand authority. The issue in life and leadership is always authority.
When we doubt or deny scripture, we are destroying our faith. Until authority is settled, nothing of real value is settled. We must emphasize the truth of Scripture, the significance of Scripture, and the authority of Scripture.
When we do not get this right, all else is in vain. Authority uoes not smite us, suppress us, or embarrass us. Authority does not belong to us. It is the primary principle in Scripture. Seemingly, a man who is not under authority solves everything.
Submission is always the key issues; submission resolves any authority issue. Submission to biblical authority brings about humble service.
We must love the truth, learn the truth, live the truth and teach the truth. In the final judgment, we will be judged by the truth.
Authority is the legal right and power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge. It involves great influence. Authority demands submission. Jesus taught this in “The Parable of the Pounds” .
The faithful increased the amounts of money entrusted to them. The unfaithful said, “We do not want this man to reign over us.
Authority Is Not The Same As Power
Authority is based ultimately upon the consent of those under it. God commands, but He does not violate our free moral agency. The “humility of God” leaves Him at our mercy. We can reject or rebel. God does not overwhelm you.
Concerning the meaning of “Authority,” our mindset must be totally changed. The King James Version did us a disservice in translating “authority" as “power" in Matthew 28:18-20.
In our minds “power” is force, coercion. The gospel must never be abused or misused. The pulpit must never be reduced to a weapon.
Authority is responsibility and accountability. It is not coercive power. The more authority one shares, the more he has.
Authority lost can be regained. It cannot be regained by words, but only by deeds. Mistrust and distrust can be replaced by earned trust. God's people are here to lead sheep, not drive goats. We are here to convert, not coerce. .
Are we more impressed with power or a person? Do we want power or a person? We do not have to see “eye to eye" to‘ walk “hand in hand". Asking, “Is it scriptural?” is not meanness, legalism, or being “right-wing.” An honest truth seeker is not a legalist.
Sadly, we do not hear the phrase “back to the Bible” much anymore. We must beware of people with secret, mystical knowledge.
Jerome of Stridonium said it best:
The Leadership Of The Steemchurch
The Leader of the steemchurch @sirknight understands AUTHORITY, He is responsible and accountable.
The more authority one shares, the more he has.
He shared authority amongst the Apostles of the church thereby increasing the authority and influence of the church on the blockchain.
He is a natural born leader blessed with a heart of understanding to know that Full Authority belongs to God and we are just tools in the hands of the creator.
Well written
I have learned a lot from the Knight and trust me , I keep learning everyday
Thanks for sharing this
Warm regards
OSMay God give us the wisdom to recognise the authority in leadership. Have a blessed sunday
Thank you Druids. However, do you know what all good leaders have in common?
Answer. They surround themselves with intelligent, creative and capable people.
Yes - very nice. Thanks D.
Thanks SK You've been a mentor , I look forward to meeting more capable and creative people who will steer me on the right path to leadership.
All we can do is agree with you on this one
A proverbs once said "if you are leading and no one is following, then You are just taking a walk.
We all can see the tremendous growth of the church thus far.
We can only but attribute it to God and the Leadership of this great Knight.
Thanks for sharing
Resteemed
OSI'm glad the steemchurch recognises God as the source of all authority. Our Leader Sirknight is
Making efficient use of his delegated authority here on earth in impacting so many lives.
A lot of people misunderstand what Authority really means.
Submission to those in authority is actually a sign of strength and nit weakness.
A good leader is humble and firm and has the interest of His followers at heart.
Thanks for sharing Bro.
HAPPY SUNDAY!!!.
Hmmmm.. Our ability to have good leadership skills and also submit to necessary authorities is a proof that we are truly Christians and Children of God.
@sirknight is a great example of a true leader, who understands that he has a responsibility and that he is accountable for steemchurch,so he has dedicated himself to creating unity.
@sirknight is Leading us with love and is crucial to the kingdom of God. It will make the Church a brighter light in this darkened world. He has also help us to grow spiritually, mentally, emotionally, socially, and in physical health. He has support our holistic health as a child of God. What @sirkight have towards us in the church is true love. The heart of a leader is the foundation of her life. It is what drives her passion for the Lord and her passion for service in the kingdom.
He the lord has given you power and authority to conquar all your iniquities through his son whom he sent you die for us.
The devil and the enemy will come but we should be ready to flee from him and make our ways clean and directed by Gods eye and heart.
Do not let your self to be desieved
put your trust in the living God and he will always give yiy all you deserve
The more we call our self try Christians and do the things of the Lord the devil will always be there to tempt u through the sins of the flesh like sex, drug and so on .
The devil hasno better plan than to destroy us and take the relationship between us and God away.
Be careful what you do for christ will always be there to see you through even when the enemy is around and this is for those who truelly believe in him and do his will.
Been with Christ us the happiest thing a man can do and knowing him the savour will always save us from all iniquities .
He has given you authority over everything .
What can I say, druids is always amazing in all he does. Well done
"If there is any element of the universe that is outside of his authority , then he no longer is God over all. In other words, Sovereignty belongs to deity. Sovereignty is a natural attribute of the Creator.
Sirknight is an amazing leader. And we at the steemchurch love him
Sirknight is an amazing leader. And we at the steemchurch love him
Yes sir!!!! I concur. Every christian must understand the concept of authority. If only we can do that then most of the problems in the church today would be gone!
Very true. @sirknight represents the steemchurch and so far, he has handled everything with wisdom and deep understandingof how people work. Glad to have him in charge.
Nice piece u shared @druids...we should all follow d likes of christ:) thanks for sharing...
The Church is certainly in good hands. Understanding that God is the one true absolute power with authority over all, and submitting to him totally shows the Church cannot but attract the favor of God
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