What is a safe environment for communication

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What is a safe environment for communication?

• When the other gets mad
• When the other dont listen
• Subject not interesting
• 1 word answer
• Feel judged or criticized
• Lack of self-confidence
• Tired
• Lack of confidentiality
• Lack of seriousness
• Too many talking
• Fear of disappointment
• Giving solution without being asked

• Shows interests
• Over cup of coffee
• Comfortable with subject
• Be available
• Good listener gives feedback, understanding,
  attention
• Word Choice

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Life Principles Class Overview

• Principle of Design Self Acceptance

• Principle of Responsibility Good Conscience

• Principle of Authority Proper Submission

• Principle of Suffering Full Forgiveness

• Principle of Ownership Yielding Rights

• Principle of Freedom Moral Purity

• Principle of Success Meditation

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Principle of Authority Class Overview

• How is authority related to faith

• Determining authorities

• Umbrella of protection

• Questions on authority

• When and how to appeal to authority

• Reward to those who get under authority

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Authority is a specified jurisdiction delegated
by God, along with the resources and power to
carry out.
Submission is an attitude of reverence in which a
person voluntarily places himself under God-given
authority as an act of faith in the sovereignty
of God.
Obedience is freedom to be creative under the
protection of divinely appointed authority while
carrying out their righteous wishes.
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Principle of Authority
Who is the man having such great faith that Jesus
said he did not find any other with greater faith
even in Israel?
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Principle of Authority
Luke 72-7 There a centurion's servant, whom his
master valued highly, was sick and about to die.
The centurion heard of Jesus and sent some elders
of the Jews to him, asking him to come and heal
his servant. When they came to Jesus, they
pleaded earnestly with him, "This man deserves to
have you do this, because he loves our nation and
has built our synagogue." So Jesus went with
them. He was not far from the house when the
centurion sent friends to say to him "Lord,
don't trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to
have you come under my roof. That is why I did
not even consider myself worthy to come to you.
But say the word, and my servant will be healed.
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Principle of Authority
Luke 78-10 For I myself am a man under
authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this
one, 'Go,' and he goes and that one, 'Come,' and
he comes. I say to my servant, 'Do this,' and he
does it." When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at
him, and turning to the crowd following him, he
said, "I tell you, I have not found such great
faith even in Israel." Then the men who had been
sent returned to the house and found the servant
well.
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Determining Authorities
Family

• 1 Peter 31 Wives, in the same way be submissive
  to your husbands so that, if any of them do not
  believe the word, they may be won over without
  words by the behavior of their wives

• Ephesians 61-2 Children, obey your parents in
  the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father
  and mother"--which is the first commandment with
  a promise

• Genesis 224 For this reason a man will leave his
  father and mother and be united to his wife, and
  they will become one flesh.

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Determining Authorities
Government

• I Peter 213-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord's
  sake to every authority instituted among men
  whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or
  to governors, who are sent by him to punish those
  who do wrong and to commend those who do right.

• I Timothy 21-2 I urge, then, first of all, that
  requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving
  be made for everyone-- for kings and all those in
  authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet
  lives in all godliness and holiness.

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Determining Authorities
Church

• I Timothy 517 The elders who direct the affairs
  of the church well are worthy of double honor,
  especially those whose work is preaching and
  teaching.

• Hebrews 137 Remember your leaders, who spoke the
  word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their
  way of life and imitate their faith.

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Determining Authorities
Employer

• I Peter 218 Slaves, submit yourselves to your
  masters with all respect, not only to those who
  are good and considerate, but also to those who
  are harsh.

• Ephesians 65 Slaves, obey your earthly masters
  with respect and fear, and with sincerity of
  heart, just as you would obey Christ.

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Umbrella of Protection
Job 110 "Have you not put a hedge around him and
his household and everything he has? You have
blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks
and herds are spread throughout the land.
1 Sam 1523 For rebellion is as the sin of
witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and
idolatry.
1 Peter 213,14 Submit yourselves for the Lord's
sake to every authority instituted among men
whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or
to governors, who are sent by him to punish those
who do wrong and to commend those who do right.
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Questions on Authority
Did God ordain all human authority?

• Romans 131-2 Everyone must submit himself to the
  governing authorities, for there is no authority
  except that which God has established. The
  authorities that exist have been established by
  God. Consequently, he who rebels against the
  authority is rebelling against what God has
  instituted, and those who do so will bring
  judgment on themselves.

Is God responsible for promotions?

• Psalms 756-7 No one from the east or the west or
  from the desert can exalt a man. But it is God
  who judges He brings one down, he exalts another.

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Questions on Authority
Are rulers to execute His wrath?

• Romans 133-4 For rulers hold no terror for those
  who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you
  want to be free from fear of the one in
  authority? Then do what is right and he will
  commend you. For he is God's servant to do you
  good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does
  not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's
  servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on
  the wrongdoer.

Does God have direct influence in the decisions
of rulers?

• Proverbs 211 The king's heart is in the hand of
  the LORD he directs it like a watercourse
  wherever he pleases.

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Questions on Authority
Can we resist God-given authority and still have
a good conscience?

• Romans 135 Therefore, it is necessary to submit
  to the authorities, not only because of possible
  punishment but also because of conscience.

Does God teach that there is a structure of
authority in marriage?

• I Corinthians 113 Now I want you to realize that
  the head of every man is Christ, and the head of
  the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

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Questions on Authority
Must all leaders give an account to God for the
way they use their authority?

• Hebrews 137 Remember your leaders, who spoke the
  word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their
  way of life and imitate their faith.

Has God established a balance of power?

• Elders, priests, and kings

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Questions on Authority
Are those under authority left with no power?

• I Peter 31-2 Wives, in the same way be
  submissive to your husbands so that, if any of
  them do not believe the word, they may be won
  over without words by the behavior of their
  wives, when they see the purity and reverence of
  your lives.

• Daniel, Esther, Joseph,

Do Christian wives have protection under unsaved
husbands?

• I Corinthians 714 For the unbelieving husband
  has been sanctified through his wife, and the
  unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her
  believing husband. Otherwise your children would
  be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.

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Questions on Authority
Is the primary purpose of authority to punish
evil and to praise good?

• I Peter 213-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord's
  sake to every authority instituted among men
  whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or
  to governors, who are sent by him to punish those
  who do wrong and to commend those who do right.

Are there times when those under authority should
refuse to obey?

• Acts 419-20 But Peter and John replied, "Judge
  for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight
  to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help
  speaking about what we have seen and heard."

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Questions on Authority
Must every leader also be under authority?

• Ephesians 69 And masters, treat your slaves in
  the same way. Do not threaten them, since you
  know that he who is both their Master and yours
  is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

Should those under authority expect their leaders
to quickly see their point of view?

• Proverbs 2515 Through patience a ruler can be
  persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.

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Questions on Authority
Are we obligated to obey an authority who has an
offensive disposition?

• I Peter 218 Slaves, submit yourselves to your
  masters with all respect, not only to those who
  are good and considerate, but also to those who
  are harsh.

Is it right to join a crowd to forcefully remove
an evil person from office?

• Exodus 232 "Do not follow the crowd in doing
  wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do
  not pervert justice by siding with the crowd,

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Questions on Authority
Are there times when a person should separate
from his authority?

• Matthew 1023 When you are persecuted in one
  place, flee to another. I tell you the truth, you
  will not finish going through the cities of
  Israel before the Son of Man comes.

Must we continue to respect an evil ruler as a
minister of God?

• I Samuel 2410 This day you have seen with your
  own eyes how the LORD delivered you into my hands
  in the cave. Some urged me to kill you, but I
  spared you I said, 'I will not lift my hand
  against my master, because he is the Lord's
  anointed.

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Questions on Authority
Is there a proper way to appeal to one in
authority when asked to do evil?

• I Timothy 51-2 Do not rebuke an older man
  harshly, but exhort him as if he were your
  father. Treat younger men as brothers, older
  women as mothers, and younger women as sisters,
  with absolute purity.

Can wise appeals be nullified by wrong attitude?

• I Timothy 51-2 Do not rebuke an older man
  harshly, but exhort him as if he were your
  father. Treat younger men as brothers, older
  women as mothers, and younger women as sisters,
  with absolute purity.

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Identify Situations in Which You Must Appeal to
Authority
Am I being required to do wrong?

• Daniel 18 But Daniel resolved not to defile
  himself with the royal food and wine, and he
  asked the chief official for permission not to
  defile himself this way.

Will there be damage to life or property if I do
not appeal?
Will my ministry be hindered?
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Learn How to Prepare and Deliver a Wise Appeal
Talk to the person in charge

• 2 Samuel 2016-17 a wise woman called from the
  city, "Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so
  I can speak to him." He went toward her, and she
  asked, "Are you Joab?" "I am," he answered. She
  said, "Listen to what your servant has to say."
  "I'm listening," he said.

Establish your position under his jurisdiction

• 2 Samuel 2017 She said, "Listen to what your
  servant has to say."

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Learn How to Prepare and Deliver a Wise Appeal
Discover the basic intentions of the one who gave
the command which is being appealed

• 2 Samuel 2018-19 She continued, "Long ago they
  used to say, 'Get your answer at Abel,' and that
  settled it. We are the peaceful and faithful in
  Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is
  a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up
  the Lord's inheritance?"

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Learn How to Prepare and Deliver a Wise Appeal
Design a creative alternative

• 2 Samuel 2021 That is not the case. A man named
  Sheba son of Bicri, from the hill country of
  Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king,
  against David. Hand over this one man, and I'll
  withdraw from the city." The woman said to Joab,
  "His head will be thrown to you from the wall."

Quickly follow through on your alternative

• 2 Samuel 2022 Then the woman went to all the
  people with her wise advice, and they cut off the
  head of Sheba son of Bicri and threw it to Joab.
  So he sounded the trumpet, and his men dispersed
  from the city, each returning to his home. And
  Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.

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Be Prepared to Respond Quickly and Correctly to
the Results of Your Appeal
An appeal must be quickly followed with the
creative alternative.

• Inability to follow-through ? lack of future trust

• Ability to follow-through ? freedom and easier
  future appeal

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Be Prepared to Respond Quickly and Correctly to
the Results of Your Appeal
Identify the cause of a rejected appeal

• Failure in you ? clear conscience and work
  through with authority

• Failure in appeal ? review steps and try again

• Paul 2 Corithians 129

• Widow Luke 182-8

• Fault in authority

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Be Prepared to Respond Quickly and Correctly to
the Results of Your Appeal
Give God time to change his mind

• Moses leading Israelites out of Egypt

Know how to appeal to a higher authority
Recognize when God is calling you to suffer for
righteousness sake
Discern when it is wise to flee

• I Corinthians 710-11 To the married I give this
  command (not I, but the Lord) A wife must not
  separate from her husband. But if she does, she
  must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to
  her husband. And a husband must not divorce his
  wife.

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Examples of Appeal

• Church requesting new leader in young adult group

• High school students rushing the field

• Parents want kid to continue a courting
  relationship

• Employer requesting employee to work on Sunday

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Rewards God promised for those who get under
authority
Things will go well for you Eph 61-3 Children,
obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.
"Honor your father and mother"--which is the
first commandment with a promise-- "that it may
go well with you and that you may enjoy long life
on the earth."
You will have a long life
You will bring delight to the Lord Col 320
Children, obey your parents in everything, for
this pleases the Lord.
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Rewards God promised for those who get under
authority
You will maintain a good conscience Romans 135
Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the
authorities, not only because of possible
punishment but also because of conscience.
You will receive Gods inheritance Col 323-24
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,
as working for the Lord, not for men, since you
know that you will receive an inheritance from
the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you
are serving.
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Rewards God promised for those who get under
authority
You will be given clear direction Prov 620-22
My son, keep your father's commands and do not
forsake your mother's teaching. Bind them upon
your heart forever fasten them around your neck.
When you walk, they will guide you when you
sleep, they will watch over you when you awake,
they will speak to you.
You will gain discernment Prov 155 A fool
spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds
correction shows prudence.