Search results for: "authority" (14)

Perseverance, Wisdom, and Spiritual Growth (James 1:1–3)

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James begins by emphasizing the deep connection between daily life and spiritual growth. Specifically, God uses the...

David’s Rise to Power (1 Samuel 17-30)

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Unlike Saul who had begun his reign soon after Samuel anointed him (1 Samuel 11:1), David has a long and difficult...

Authority (Psalm 8)

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Psalm 8 is an exception in Book 1, as it does not pertain specifically to David. Its concern is with all human...

Living Under the Power of God (Romans 13)

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Romans 13 serves as an encouragement that God is sovereign over every earthly authority.

Using Authority Justly (Deuteronomy 17:14-20)

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Just as people and institutions must not contravene legitimate authority, people in positions of power must not use...

The Challenge to Moses’ Authority (Numbers 12)

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In Numbers 12, Moses’ brother and sister, Aaron and Miriam, try to launch a revolt against his authority. They...

Noah’s Descendants and the Tower of Babel (Genesis 10:1-11:32)

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In what is called the Table of Nations, Genesis 10 traces first the descendants of Japheth (Gen. 10:2-5), then the...

Relationships and Work (Genesis 1:27; 2:18, 21-25)

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Since God made us inherently relational, relationships are not just incidental to work; they are essential.

Confrontation Over the Disruption of Trade in Ephesus (Acts 19:21-41)

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The following discussion falls a little out of order (skipping over Acts 19:17-20 for the moment) so that we can cover...

Suffering under the World’s Authorities (1 Peter 2:13–4:19)

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David Hataj, CEO, Egerton Gear, Inc., on Non-Judgmental Corporate Culture Change  I returned home...

Christian Masters (Ephesians 6:5–11)

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It is cruel for a master to force a slave to choose between obedience to the master and obedience to Christ. Therefore,...

Leadership and Decision Making in the Christian Community (Acts 15)

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An example of the radical reorienting of social interactions in the Christian community arises during a deep dispute...