Spiritual Authority

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What exactly is spiritual authority? How important is it for men to live life in the spirit? Notice it is in the spirit, not sports. Although there is typically nothing wrong with a man and his personal interest in sports, most males seem to be attracted to a life of sports then of the spirit.

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Romans 13:1 (KJV)

As controversial as this issue is, there is more talk of a man and the sports team he admires, then surrendering his life to spiritual authority. What is this spiritual authority that men typically need?

Spiritual authority is willingly subjecting oneself to the spiritual realm of God. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:24 (KJV)

Spiritual authority is living vicariously a life of absolute truth in the spirit. Another meaningful way to say it is, living by the appropriate standards God has set for us to worship Him.

Divine worship is not a specific task we perform once a week. Worship is undoubtedly a devoted and consecrated life to God. Always recognizing and showing our sincere homage to God.

No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:44 (KJV)

God the Father is the spiritual authority overall. Jesus undoubtedly made that clear when He walked the earth. I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me. John 5:30 (KJV)

Spiritual authority is hearing correctly and understanding the leading of God in our lives. Every man needs to be led by someone and although we traditionally have earthly authority, we also have a higher power that we must be willing to answer. Whether we come under this higher power now or later, ultimately we will answer to God at the termination of the modern age.

A man who eagerly seeks not the irresistible craving of self, but desires to be invariably led by the Holy Spirit. Will set a proper course in life, to become a one who humbly desires true spiritual authority.

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