Authority

We are all in positions of authority as well as positions under authority.  We must always be sure we are in the proper frame and know our standing so as to properly respond in a given situation.

We are all inpositions of authority as parents.  Our children are to respond to us in an obedient manner.  But have we “Earned” that obedience?  Are we constantly yelling at them, scolding them expecting them to do something without instruction or guidance?  Do we expect too much of them?  In other words, are we (properly) respecting them with age appropriate tutaledge?  It’s one thing to be an authority and another to be a dictator.

Same goes when you are a business owner or a “boss” towards the employees in your keep.  You are all part of a team and when all members are working together, the team succeeds; the business builds, and customers are happy.

Similarly, when you are an employee, grant your owner or “boss” proper respect.  Realize that you may not be given all of the information, but what you have been given in vital to the success of the team.  They are in their positions because someone has trusted they are the right person to do exactly what is necessary for the business to thrive.

So it is withour children.  If we expect them to be obedient, we must demonstrate obedience.  Obedience to our “boss”, to our doctor, to our leaders.  Yes, questions are appropriate, so long as they are discussion rather than arguments or emotional outbursts.  Accept explanations and if holes need filling in, ask; or fill them in with prayer and meditation… When we get quiet, our innates provide the connection needed for the correct response.

Mat 8:8-9, 5-7