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With all that is occurring in our world today, a consideration of the disrespectful behaviors of the sons of Eli is not only timely, but it is necessary. We need to understand what happened with the sons of Eli, not just as it pertains to the church, but because the abuse of authority is manifesting all around us and showing up in those who work in government, in the judicial system, in big business, in the educational department, all the way down to in the home.
These behaviors have been tolerated to the point that, like cancer, it has gotten far out of control and it needs to be addressed openly, honestly, and authoritatively by those who are in positions to stop the abuse. Where everyone is looking to place blame, and argue the issues, no one is looking to address the core of the problem - abuse of authority, by confronting it at its root. What is the root? Iron Sharpens Iron is a series that intends to not only expose the root cause of what we see happening all around us but also address questions such as, Who ministers to the minister? Where are the counselors for the counselor? Where are the ones who will stand in the gap as a brother's keeper? What are the consequences when there is no one who will stand in the gap? Today, good leadership is under attack.
The good are suffering because of the bad, and much of this has been because the responsibility of holding one another accountable has been neglected by those who held the responsibility to do so. A blind eye has been turned towards the bad behavior of some which has resulted in a detrimental breakdown within one of the largest institutions known to mankind. Which institution do you think this is - Government, religion, or both? In the first of the series, It's Business, Not Personal the root cause of the issues that plague us today is clearly identified.
We also discuss who is affected, and how this issue should be addressed. Then, there is an unexpected twist revealing that there is more to what we see going on than was initially thought. Iron Sharpens Iron is definitely a must-read for all who hold positions of authority. It is a reminder that abuse of any kind is not to be tolerated, and there are consequences to be had when this abuse is not addressed properly according to the standards that have already been laid out by the ONE who places all superior authorities in their positions.
(Romans 13:1-5)
