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Originally Posted by Terry
I would have to find scripture as basis for my opinion, but I see the deputy authority as a family matter; with the father being the deputy authority. It doesn't lie with elders and coworkers. If it did, then there's an inherent conflict of interest if an elder/coworker tries to veto how a father raises his children.
Rather I see the LC interpretation of deputy authority being Asian culture integrated into Christianity.
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Terry,
I see "deputy authority" as a fallacy. It isn't in the Bible. It's yet another teaching based on misinterpretation of scripture. A father isn't a "deputy authority". He's a father. We know what "father" means. You can read scriptures on parental responsibility. God is our Father.
What does "deputy authority" mean? It's a man-made term. Where in scripture can we find a clear understanding of such a teaching? There are verses where authority was given by Jesus to specific people for a specific purpose.
Luke 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases."
Here Jesus gave his disciples authority...not "deputy authority".
Here's what Paul told Timothy:
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Nell