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Authority
I learned at a very young age that there was always someone in authority over me. It started with my parents teaching me the value of respecting others. I learned to submit to the authority of my teachers at school. I also learned to submit to the authority of the police officers. Even today there…
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There are people I respect simply because of the position they hold. I may not know them personally where I can call them by their first name, but I know them by their position. For example, a local judge is “your honor” or the governor of our state is “Governor” or “sir” for sure. It…
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This is defined as “a strong urge toward a particular way of life or career”. I believe that God calls on me all the time. I believe that God called me into local ministry many years ago. I also believe He is still leading/calling me today to be His kid and His mouthpiece to others. …
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I grew up being taught to respect authority. If the person in charge gave instructions, I was taught to listen and pay respect to them because of their position. I have done my share of disrespecting authority. I struggle a good bit with “speed limit” signs and their authority over traffic. There are “Authorities” everywhere.…
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