Little Red Book Ministry

3. Parents
This area of submission is much like the one just discussed. A child that is still being raised by his or her parents must submit to their rules whenever they do not conflict with the laws of God. After a child is on his own, he must make his own decisions, but he must always remember to honor his parents for the sacrifices they may have made for him.

Colossians 3:20–21

4. Pastor
Your pastor is the spiritual leader assigned to you by the Lord God. When he stands in the pulpit, he stands “in God’s stead.” His job is to present the Word of God in such a way that you will understand its message. As long as you stay in his church, you must be in subjection to him. If you believe he is not properly representing the Word of God, you should discuss it with him. If there is a difference of opinion that cannot be resolved, you may need to look for a different church. In no case should you undermine his position in the eyes of the rest of the congregation.

1 Corinthians 16:15–16; 2 Corinthians 5:20; Hebrews 13:17

5. Boss
One final area in which you must be careful to obey and respect authority is at work. This often gives a powerful opportunity to show the love of God in your life to your fellow workers. It is almost a national pastime in this country to criticize the boss. You will stand out just by not being critical. Your contented, noncritical demeanor will bring lots of questions which will give you the opportunity to explain that your relationship with your Savior gives you the grace to bear up under every circumstance of life. Your fellow workers just may see that they need what you’ve got.