“God’s Gift of Authority"

Authority is a basic reality of life, but when an authority asks something you don’t like, or want, what do you do? In his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul authoritatively confronts the church over several differ-ent issues. In a situation like that, a person might get upset, and might ask “Why should I comply? What right do you have to speak to me?” Not only does the apostle give instruction, but he also provides reasons for the church to consider and respond to his authority. In doing so, he re-minds us that godly authority is established for our good. How should we understand godly authority and respond to it?