Quotes about Authority
The key to peace is authority—peace is the fruit of an obedient, righteous life.
- Beth Moore
We did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:16
- Beth Moore
Words wield power, both divine and mortal. We might think of the comparison of the power of words like this: God's words are omnipotent. Our words are potent.
- Beth Moore
I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. Matthew 16:18
- Beth Moore
Whatever you bind on earth is already bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth is already loosed in heaven. Matthew 16:19
- Beth Moore
This is My Son, the Chosen One; listen to Him. Luke 9:35
- Beth Moore
Who are you— anyone who talks back to God? Romans 9:20
- Beth Moore
In order to accuse Him, they asked Him, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?" Matthew 12:10
- Beth Moore
They want to be teachers of the law, although they don't understand what they are saying or what they are insisting on. 1 Timothy 1:7
- Beth Moore
Each generation, as it seeks to advance the common good, must ask anew: 'What are the requirements that governments may reasonably impose upon citizens, and how far do they extend? By appeal to what authority can moral dilemmas be resolved?'
- Pope Benedict XVI
There's a problem with the hierarchical orientation, though. When the numbers get too big, the thing breaks down. A pecking order can hold only so many chickens.
- Steven Pressfield
While those who will not govern themselves are condemned to find masters to govern over them.
- Steven Pressfield