Authority carried out through service leadership, I would say is different than the current day understanding of "authority". We almost need a new word to distinguish the two. The type of authority you describe is one that comes naturally. People start to respect you and trust you when they see you lead by example.
When I speak against authority, I mean the toxic totalitarian brand. The "I have Jesus and am therefore better than you and know what's best for everyone" brand I will always stand against. But I see where you're coming from. We could call what you describe as a "humble authority" or something along those lines. Humble authority is one that doesn't involve attempting to exert dominion on other people. I think I can get on board with that.
Authority carried out through service leadership, I would say is different than the current day understanding of "authority". We almost need a new word to distinguish the two. The type of authority you describe is one that comes naturally. People start to respect you and trust you when they see you lead by example.
When I speak against authority, I mean the toxic totalitarian brand. The "I have Jesus and am therefore better than you and know what's best for everyone" brand I will always stand against. But I see where you're coming from. We could call what you describe as a "humble authority" or something along those lines. Humble authority is one that doesn't involve attempting to exert dominion on other people. I think I can get on board with that.