What Authority Rules Your Life?

“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what

is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives.

It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.”

II Timothy 3:16

 

 

If I asked you to tell me who you thought was the most powerful person on earth, who would you give as your answer?

Now, I know if you are trying to sound spiritual you might list Jesus or God or the Holy Spirit.

But my question really applies to someone walking on the earth as flesh and blood.

So who would you list?

Maybe it’s the President of the United States.

Maybe it’s a celebrity or an athlete from your favorite sport.

Some might undoubtedly pick a business person while others would answer with someone less well known.

Regardless of how many names we could generate on that list, each and every one of those ‘powerful’ people still have others in authority in their lives.

Let’s use the example of the President of the United States.   

The person occupying that office is often cited as the most powerful person on the planet and yet even he is a man under authority.

The Founding Fathers established checks and balances in our system of government such that certain limits are applied to each branch of government.

In other words, in specific areas Congress has authority to do what the President cannot do.

Likewise, the Judiciary has a role unique from that of the Executive and Legislative branches along with the authority need to exercise that role.

In fact every person on the globe comes under authority in their lives one way or another.

Yes, even those who fail to recognize it!

The truth is we have many authorities over us throughout the course of our lives.

Are you a student?

Then to some degree the authority you submit to is the teacher and the principal.

A driver must submit to the police as it pertains to safe and legal driving.

Of course, a young child has parents who serve as authority in their lives.

Employee and boss, sheep and shepherd, the list could go on and on.

Many people, even followers of Christ, look to the wrong authorities to guide their lives.

The Word of God is the only completely reliable authority for life!

Many substitutes may be offered and used but none is its’ equal.