Ruling in the Ruling in the Fear of GodFear of GodRuling in the Ruling in the Fear of GodFear of God

Session 11

Wounded HeartsWounded Hearts

Theresa’s story

Robin’s story

Wounded HeartsWounded Hearts

Joel & TheresaJoel & Theresa Phil & RobinPhil & Robin

Last Words of DavidLast Words of David

He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God (II Samuel 23:3).

Ruling in the Fear of Ruling in the Fear of GodGodAnd he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear [sunshine] after rain (II Samuel 23:4).

And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear [sunshine] after rain (II Samuel 23:4).

The Grand RealityThe Grand Reality

GodGodThe CreatorThe Creator

ManManThe CreatureThe Creature

Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,

Isaiah 46:9-10Isaiah 46:9-10

Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure.

Isaiah 46:9-10 (cont.)Isaiah 46:9-10 (cont.)

But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

Psalm 115:3Psalm 115:3

By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.

Psalm 33:6-8Psalm 33:6-8

Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.

Psalm 33:6-8 (cont.)Psalm 33:6-8 (cont.)

Then Job answered the Lord, and said,

I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.

Job 42:1-3Job 42:1-3

Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered that I under-stood not; things too wonder-ful for me, which I knew not.

Job 42:1-3 (cont.)Job 42:1-3 (cont.)

Biblical SovereigntyGreatness / Goodness

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Biblical SubordinationHumility / Hope

The Grand Reality The Grand Reality PrinciplePrincipleThe Grand Reality The Grand Reality PrinciplePrinciple

God’s Rules for God’s Rules for RulersRulers

No one who has been granted authority is free to use that authority in ways not authorized by God Himself.

Ephesians 6:9Ephesians 6:9

And, ye masters, do the And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, same things unto them, forbearing threatening: forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master knowing that your Master also is in heaven;also is in heaven; neither neither is there respect of is there respect of persons with him.persons with him.

Colossians 4:1Colossians 4:1

Masters, give unto your Masters, give unto your servants that which is servants that which is just and equal; just and equal; knowing knowing that ye also have a that ye also have a Master in heaven.Master in heaven.

James 3:1James 3:1

My brethren, be not many My brethren, be not many masters [i.e., don’t be masters [i.e., don’t be ambitious to be teachers], ambitious to be teachers], knowing that knowing that we shall we shall receive the greater receive the greater condemnation [i.e., the condemnation [i.e., the stricter judgment].stricter judgment].

I Peter 5:1-4I Peter 5:1-4

The elders which are among The elders which are among you, I exhort . . . feed the you, I exhort . . . feed the flock of God which is flock of God which is among you, taking the among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by oversight thereof, not by [compulsion], but [compulsion], but willingly; not [out of greed willingly; not [out of greed for gain], but [eagerly];for gain], but [eagerly];

I Peter 5:1-4 (cont.)I Peter 5:1-4 (cont.)

. . . neither as [lording it . . . neither as [lording it over] God’s heritage, but over] God’s heritage, but being [examples] to the being [examples] to the flock.flock.

And when the chief And when the chief Shepherd shall appear,Shepherd shall appear, ye ye shall receive a crown of shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.glory that fadeth not away.

The Chief Greenhouse The Chief Greenhouse KeeperKeeperThe home is a greenhouse for growing spiritual plants.

The Chief Greenhouse The Chief Greenhouse KeeperKeeperA husband and father can use his headship to accomplish only God’s purposes for his wife and children.

The Chief Greenhouse The Chief Greenhouse KeeperKeeperAny use of his power for his own ends or in a wrong spirit is an abuse of power!

Home is NOTHome is NOT

a man’s palacea man’s crash pada man’s entertainment center

a man’s hunting lodgea man’s business center

Self-Serving Self-Serving AuthoritarianismAuthoritarianismPleases himself by:

Controlling others more than God intends—too strictly.

Ruling others in a spirit God forbids—too harshly.

Spirit of Saul

Pleases himself by: Controlling others more than God intends—too strictly.

Ruling others in a spirit God forbids—too harshly.

Spirit of Saul

Self-Serving Self-Serving PermissivismPermissivism

Pleases himself by allowing more than God intends—too tolerantly.

Spirit of Eli

Pleases himself by allowing more than God intends—too tolerantly.

Spirit of Eli

ConclusionConclusion

Leadership isn’t about controlling others as much as it is about controlling our own lusts—our own pride.

Last Words of Last Words of DavidDavidHe that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God (II Samuel 23:3).

And he will be welcomed like a fresh, cloudless morning.

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