God and Government III  – Authority

1 Peter 2:13-17; 2 Sam. 23:1-4 and selected Scriptures Authority, as God designed it, is good. But, because of sin, our world is confused and conflicted about authority. Godly authority gives more than it takes. Godly authority provides for life and makes it more fruitful rather than stealing and making it less fruitful.  Every earthly authority is always accountable to a higher authority Good authority is always necessary. We should pray for it, provide for it, encourage it, and submit