Introduction

• Matthew 8
• Authority – the right to act or to command others to act.
• Isaiah 45:9

We should respect God’s authority and be thankful that His laws are good for us.

• Hebrews 10:30
• Deuteronomy 4:5-8 – God’s laws were for their good!
• Malachi 3:12
• Deuteronomy 10:12-13
• Acts 2:36-38 – Jesus has authority! He is Lord!
• I John 5:3 – Obedience is how we experience God’s love.
• Philippians 3:1
• II Timothy 3:16-17
• I should submit to God’s authority.

But many reject God’s authority and turn to a different one.

• Colossians 2:8-9, 20-23
• I John 3:4
• I John 2:4
• Matthew 7:21-23, 15, 20
• James 1:26
• Romans 1:21, 25, 29-31

Others attempt to ignore the need for God’s authority.

• Hebrews 7:12-14; 6:20; 8:5
• Deuteronomy 4:2; 12:32
• Proverbs 30:5-6 – Do not add to God’s words!
• Revelation 22:18-19