[Sons to Glory!]

Yes, I agree that the whole "deputy authority" thing is probably up there in terms of damaging potential. Because of it anything spoken carries extra weight, whether it is biblically based or not. And it certainly lends itself to a stronger, centralized command and control.

In the end, it's just another way for pride to manifest through the flesh. Jesus avoided all of this, even though He had much to grasp onto, He didn't and He didn't flaunt it.