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Legitimate & Illegitimate Authorities

Luke 10:19

Jesus Christ is the only legitimate authority there is. Matthew 28:18
The Lordship of Jesus Christ is approved from God the Father and everything He is and does is with the legitimate and legal backing of God, His Father.
Matthew 3:17

A legitimate authority is one that has the right, the authority and authorization to enforce laws and take certain actions. Romans 13:1-7
A judge in a court of law has the authority to punish, set free and make certain decisions based on the law and constitution of the nation that judge is in.
God is the true judge of all. Isaiah 33:22

An illegitimate authority is an individual who is not authorized to do what he or she is doing.
An illegitimate authority is a misfit, a person who is in an office he or she should not be in, and using the authority of that office. Acts 19:11-17
Satan is an illegitimate authority in the life of any true child of God.
That's why you are permitted to resist Him. James 4:7
There are many illegitimate authorities in the world today.
Any 'minister of the gospel' not called of God to operate in a spiritual office is an illegitimate authority.
A false prophet is an illegitimate authority.
ANYONE OPERATING IN A FIVE FOLD MINISTRY OFFICE is an illegitimate authority if God hasn't truly called the person. Ephesians 4:11
A man playing the role of a husband to a woman he has refused to marry is an illegitimate authority in such a union. 1 Corinthians 11:3
A third party control and interference in a marriage is an illegitimate authority. Mark 10:9
A woman who steals a baby or children that are not hers is an illegitimate authority to those children.
1 Kings 3:16-28

There are human authorities. 1 Timothy 2:2
There are also spiritual authorities. John 14:30
The Bible talks about spiritual dignitaries. Eg. Principalities & Archangels
As it is spiritually so it is physically.
We also have physical dignitaries.
In the spirit realm, there is respect and order.

Two dignitaries & authorities met  to contest for the body of Moses and we see the Archangel Michael showing a bit of respect for Satan(Lucifer) who was a higher ranking angel when he was in heaven. Jude 1:9
Unfortunately humans are not often as wise.
That you know the shortcomings or flaws of those God has appointed over you is not your right to disrespect them.
There are children who disrespect their parents just because they know the fault of their parents.
There are people who have no fear attacking & criticizing ministers of God as if those ministers are their personal servants appointed by them.
Many criticize their political leaders rudely all in the name of freedom of speech just because they have a different opinion from that leader, not because their political leaders are going against constituted authority or against God.
Order and respect is part of serving God.
1 Corinthians 14:40


Teacher-Pastor Olutosin Ogunkolade shared this message.

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