The Purpose and Power of Authority

by Myles Munroe

Overview

In Understanding the Purpose and Power of Authority, best-selling author Dr. Myles Munroe turns the widely accepted but counterfeit concept of authority upside down. Then, he reveals God’s original intent, showing us how to live in the freedom of our own personal authority in God’s great design and to respond positively to the inherent authority of others.
Many people view authority as something oppressive, stifling, and even fearful. All of us hate to be controlled or manipulated. Our negative concepts and experiences of authority produce life-draining emotions—fear, distrust, suspicion, friction, defensiveness, antagonism, stress, worry, and dread. Others have a limited perspective of what authority means, believing that only people who reach a certain “level” in life can exercise it. They don’t believe they could ever be called to a place of authority.
The truth is, we were all created for authority, and we are all answerable to the authority of others. Authority is what we’re authorized to do by our inherent purposes. You have a God-given calling to develop your own personal authority to carry out your unique purpose in life.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781603743044
Publisher:	Whitaker House
Publication date:	12/03/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	932,096
File size:	349 KB

About the Author

Dr. Myles Munroe (1954–2014) was an international motivational speaker, best-selling author, educator, leadership mentor, and consultant for government and business. Traveling extensively throughout the world, Dr. Munroe addressed critical issues affecting the full range of human, social, and spiritual development. He was a popular author of more than forty books, including The Power of Character in Leadership, The Purpose and Power of Authority, The Principles and Benefits of Change, Becoming a Leader, The Most Important Person on Earth, The Spirit of Leadership, The Principles and Power of Vision, Understanding the Purpose and Power of Prayer, Understanding the Purpose and Power of Woman, and Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men. Dr. Munroe was founder and president of Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI), a multidimensional organization headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. He was chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the International Third World Leaders Association, president of the International Leadership Training Institute, and the founder and executive producer of a number of radio and television programs aired worldwide.
 
DR. MYLES MUNROE (1954–2014) was an international motivational speaker, best-selling author, educator, leadership mentor, and consultant for government and business. He was a popular author of more than forty books, including The Power of Character in Leadership, The Purpose and Power of Authority, The Principles and Benefits of Change, Becoming a Leader, The Fatherhood Principle, and The Principles and Power of Vision. Dr. Munroe was founder and president of Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI), a multidimensional organization headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas. He was chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the International Third World Leaders Associ

Table of Contents

Preface: The (Un)Reality Show 7

Introduction: Authority Turned Upside Down 9

Part 1 What Is Authority?

1 Authority Is Within You

You Have Personal Authority and Power to Fulfill Your Purpose in Life 17

2 Sharks and Other "Role Models" of Power

Why Authority Has Become the Enemy 31

3 The Source of Authority

The Essential Relationship between Author and Authorized 51

4 The Betrayal and Restoration of Authority

An Imitation Life Is Costlier than the Designer's Life 65

5 A Vital Principle of Authority

Everything Submits to Something Else in order to Function, Grow, and Prosper 91

6 Ten Primary Purposes of Authority

The Original Plan for Authority in Creation and Life 109

Part 2 What Is My Personal Authority?

7 Manifesting Your Personal Authority

Inherent Purpose with the Ability to Fulfill the Intent of the Author 123

8 Benefits to Living in Your Personal Authority

The Freedom to Be Who You Were Created to Be 149

9 Twelve Keys to Discovering Personal Authority

To Exercise Personal Authority, You Must Know Yourself 155

10 Igniting Your Personal Authority

The Path to Exercising Your Inborn Leadership 171

11 The Interdependent Nature of Authority

The Benefits and Responsibilities of Mentorship, Delegation, and Submission 199

12 How to Thrive under Authority (Both Positive and Negative)

Remaining True to Your Authority while Respecting the Authority of Others 221

13 Twelve Principles of Authority in Relation to Your Calling

Understanding the Scope of Your Authority and Domain 233

Part 3 Restoring True Authority in the World

14 Keys to Reestablishing Legitimate Authority on the Earth

Promoting Corporate Development through Freedom and Accountability 247

15 Four Basic Realms of Authority

Restoring Foundations of Authority in the Family, in Government, in the Church, and in Business 265

Epilogue: Authority, the Beautiful Principle 295

Authority and a Word to the Third World

Establishing Real Freedom through Genuine Authority 299

Endnotes 303

Maximizing Your Personal Authority

Principles and Examples of Authority 307

Personal Authority Profile 311

About the Author 319