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We know from Scripture that Satan understands the concept of

authority. In his dialogue with Jesus as they viewed all the kingdoms

of the world, he could confidently say, “I will give you all their authority

and splendor, for it has been given to me, and I can give it to anyone

I want to” (Luke 4:5,6). Because of the usurped authority that Satan

had exercised over the sinful kingdoms of the earth, he could offer

these to Jesus in exchange for worship.

 

 

Thus we see the danger of abusing authority. Jesus identified a

particular area of training that the disciples would need before receiving

power from on high: humility, learning to be servant-leaders. He

therefore reiterated the difference between His Father’s method of rule

and the system of rule that Satan offers the world:

Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the

Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise  Authority:

God’s Training Device for Faith

 

Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become

great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first

must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be

served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many’

(Matthew 20:25-28).

 

 

God did not desire they model themselves after the nicolation's forms...