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Humble Obedience

Hebrews 13:17
“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.”
Romans 13:2-3 states, “The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgement on themselves.” Regardless of how we may feel about leadership in any particular circumstance, we must remain obedient because when we are disobedient, we are falling short of the Word of God. Sometimes, as followers, we can be ignorant towards the position that leadership has and what that title actually means. Leaders are not only responsible for those who are under them, but they also must ensure that they are always setting an example that is parallel to the Word of God. We only see what those in authority choose to display, and therefore we are quick to criticize the decisions they make because we only know what they have presented to us. At this point, we are responsible in humbling ourselves and trusting that those entrusted above us know the entirety of what is going on and have made a rational decision in concordance to the Truth. Though leadership is meant to be looked up to, sometimes they do fail and the whole flock suffers, but in those moments come growth for both groups and if used appropriately, can be glorifying to the Lord. In my own life, I have had many placed above me that I have questioned the way that they have approached certain situations. I assumed that my way was better and rather than obeying, I rebelled and severely suffered the consequences that followed. Though I may not have agreed with them, it was not in my jurisdiction to overstep and had I “followed the leader” I could have grasped that there was a reason behind their decision that  perhaps was not meant to be understood at that particular moment in time. For every action, there is a reaction and I want to be sure that my reaction to what is being asked of me is glorifying to the Lord.

Application
Today, I will ask a leader regarding an area in my own life that they have witnessed in which I could grow in.

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