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The Bible presents a number of human role relationships as shadows of the relationship between Christ and the Christian and also the relationship between God the Father and the Son of God.
Human authorities have a realm of authority which is limited.
How one defines the realm of each authority figure is a matter of some
debate. But God should have the last word on such a matter as He establishes
authorities (Rom 13:1-6). Just as there are those who are considered (or
consider themselves) to have authority outside their real realm of authority
(such are not legitimate authorities), so there are those who are legitimate
authorities, but are not treated as such (or may not be considering themselves
as such). The role of the Husband is often an example of the later.
Husbands are generally not treated as authority figures, neither in society
and rarely in Christendom. Oppressive Governments may be examples
of the former, usurping authority over other legitimate authority figures
such as parents and spiritual authorities.
Authority
Figure |
Love & Responsibility |
Person Under
Authority |
Obedience & Submission |
Jan 30,2022