" ALL AUTHORITY COMES FROM GOD "

Welcome as always it's great to share with you, and this week we are looking into " Authority." As you go through life understanding the lines of authority is important. Now, as you function with others in service to God,make sure the lines of authority between you and those you work with are clearly understood. Good Communication builds Good Relationships. As Men and Women of God, in a leadership role such as Dad and Mom or serving somewhere in the Body Of Christ is important. Now, we must be rooted in Moral Strength, so when we speak out against another's behavior we must maintain our authority. Now lack of moral backbone has become the source of trouble, bad behavior and such in many families for generations. The Word Of God teaches us that it takes Courage and Strength to Stand Firm in your Convictions and to confront wrongdoing in the face of opposition. When you believe something is wrong, do not let yourself be talked out of your position. Firmly attack the wrong and uphold the right. Now, God created lines of Authority in order for his created world to function smoothly. Although there must be lines of authority, even in marriage, there should NOT BE LINES OF SUPERIORITY. God created Men and Women with unique and complementary characteristics. One sex is not better than the other. We must not let the issue of authority and submission become a wedge to destroy oneness in marriage. Instead, we should use our unique gifts to strengthen our Marriages and to glorify God. Until Next Time... Jim,