Together - Living Under Authority

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1 Peter 2:1-7 (NKJV)LIVING UNDER AUTHORITYBehold, how good and pleasant it is    when brothers dwell in unity!2 It is like the precious oil on the head,    running down on the beard,on the beard of Aaron,    running down on the collar of his robes!3 It is like the dew of Hermon,    which falls on the mountains of Zion!For there the Lord has commanded the blessing,    life forevermore.Psalm 133:1-3It is a wonder seldom seen, therefore behold it! It may be seen, for it is the characteristic of real saints – therefore fail not to inspect it! It is well worthy of admiration; pause and gaze upon it! It will charm you into imitation, therefore note it well!Charles SpurgeonUnity is good AND pleasing.Unity is what God pours His Spirit onto.God doesn’t just give a blessing for those in unity, He COMMANDS a blessing for those in unity.WRESTLING PHOTO***We can’t let the poor examples of some leaders to determine our need for A LEADER.2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy, and say to them, even to the shepherds, Thus says the Lord God: Ah, shepherds of Israel who have been feeding yourselves! Should not shepherds feed the sheep? 3 You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves with the wool, you slaughter the fat ones, but you do not feed the sheep. 4 The weak you have not strengthened, the sick you have not healed, the injured you have not bound up, the strayed you have not brought back, the lost you have not sought, and with force and harshness you have ruled them. 5 So they were scattered, because there was no shepherd, and they became food for all the wild beasts.Ezekiel 34:1-5In both the civil and spiritual realms, when sheep have unfaithful shepherds sometimes they think the answer is no shepherds. They think that almost any kind of leadership among God’s people is unnecessary and that the flock can lead itself. Ezekiel specifically spoke against this kind of thinking. When there was no shepherd, it was no better for the sheep.David GuzikWHAT IS SUBMISSION?Sub-mission: to come under the mission of another6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.1 Peter 5:6For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.1 Peter 2:25WHO DO WE SUBMIT TO?5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for“God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”1 Peter 5:5The word “elder” simply speaks of the maturity and wisdom that an older person should have, making them qualified for leadership. In its application, it is more about wisdom and maturity than a specific age.David GuzikStrive all to serve each other; let the pastors strive to serve the people, and the people the pastors; and let there be no contention, but who shall do most to oblige and profit all the rest.ClarkWHY DO WE SUBMIT? 5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.6 Though he was God,[a]     he did not think of equality with God     as something to cling to.7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges[b];     he took the humble position of a slave[c]     and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,[d]8  he humbled himself in obedience to God     and died a criminal’s death on a cross.9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor     and gave him the name above all other names,10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,     in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11 and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord,     to the glory of God the Father.Philippians 2:5-1149 And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”[h] 50 And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. 51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature[i] and in favor with God and man.Luke 2:49-52I will worship toward Your holy temple,And praise Your nameFor Your lovingkindness and Your truth;For You have magnified Your word above all Your name.Psalm 138:2

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