It seems like something in us loves to buck authority. This isn't just a crazy 1960's, Woodstock tradition. It's always been around. For example, consider the first human beings on the planet. In Genesis 3, the serpent temps the woman to consider that God might not be correct in his command regarding a certain tree. Adam and Eve both minimize God's authority, his right to command their lives.
We try to buck authority in many ways, whether it's government, teachers, church leaders, or just "The Man."
The problem with this tendency is that it's sin, plain and simple. The Bible commands that "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." (Romans 13.1) More importantly, God is the ultimate authority in the universe.
Our job is to simply recognize God's authority and submit to it. It's that simple. Make him "The Boss" in our lives, every day, with every decision.
