Authority – Whose Authority are you under?

What does it mean?
Read Luke 7:1-10

Why did Jesus marvel at him and say what He said?

Who or what are we under authority to?

There is 4 basic structures of Authority

Family
Father/Mother/Children
Col 3:20
Eph 6:1-3
Pro 6:20-21
Pro 30:17
Pro 15:5

Government
National/Local/Citizens
1 Peter 2:13/14
Rom 13:1-7

Church
Leaders/Members
1 The 5:12/13
Heb 13:17
1 Tim 5:17/18
1 Peter 5:1-3

Business
Employer/employee
Col 3:22
Col 3:23/24
1 Peter 2:18
1 Tim 6:1
1 Tim 6:2

Why are we to be under authority?

If we learn to be under authority we will
“Grow in wisdom and character” Luke 2:52
“Gain protection from destructive temptations” 1 Sam 15:23
“Receive clear direction for life decisions” Rom 14:23

Question – Is this the right person for me to marry?

How would you know?
• Scriptures
• Government
• Ministers
• Circumstances
• Friends
• Prayer
• Parents - Pro 6:20-23

Why do we reject authority? What can be the results?

God is in control – Human authority in the hands of a skilful God.
Pro 22:15
Pro 21:1

What are the consequences of rejecting authority?
1 Sam 13:13-15 His family lost out
1 Sam 15:28 His own potential was diminished
1 Sam 28:19 His life was shortened. Eph 6:1-3, Pro 3:7/8, 1 Cor 11:27-32