THE NECESSITY OF SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY IN THE CHURCH

 The yoke of confusion and backwardness is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good+Life Devotional; THE NECESSITY OF SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY IN THE CHURCH

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

     God has established spiritual authority within His Church, and submission to it is not optional for believers. Romans 13:1-3 (AMP) states, “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God.” This principle applies not only to civil authorities but also to spiritual leadership.

    The idea of a “free-spirited” Christian who resists authority is rebellion, which is equated with witchcraft. 1 Samuel 15:23 warns, “For rebellion is as [serious as] the sin of divination (fortune-telling), and disobedience is as [serious as] false religion and idolatry.” When individuals reject God-ordained leadership, they open doors to deception, disorder, and even demonic influence in the Church.

    God has provided pastors to guide His people. Jeremiah 3:15 says, “Then I will give you [spiritual] shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and [true] understanding.” Likewise, Ephesians 4:11-12 emphasizes that Christ gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip and mature the Church. Maturity in Christ requires submission to these spiritual authorities.

   Hebrews 13:17 commands believers to “Obey your spiritual leaders and submit to them [recognizing their authority over you], for they are keeping watch over your souls.” Refusing to do so is rebellion against God’s divine order. True freedom is found in obedience to God’s structure, not in self-willed independence.

 In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and humility to be under authority.

PRAYERS: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to preach the gospel.

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