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Mary is the Mother of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:21) Mary provides understanding of the relationship between law and grace.
Studying Mary provides:
- for an opportunity to develop deep appreciation for the significance of Hope.
- for an opportunity to develop confidence from knowing identity.
- realization that suffering serves a purpose and is a process.
- realization that obedience involves submission and trust.
- realization that there's a difference between authority and power.
Significant Point --- According to some theologians and lay Christians, 'The Transfiguration on the Mount' may offer insight into the dual aspects of Christ ministry.
Moses represents positional authority; declarative authority (predominant use of spoken/written word; social/public status) Elijah represents situational authority; expressive authority (predominant use of experience and understanding relationships) Though a person may express both authority types due to natural overlap, balance and discipline are required to be effective.
Significant Point --- When dealing with controversies involving the sect, Pharisees, it required balance and discipline between law and grace. Upholding the law is not just merely declaring the law, but adhering to the spirit of the law through principled understanding and practical application. This is the essence of empathy.
Significant Point ---
Mohandas Gandhi: As a reformer he understood the principles of authority and the understanding how to use them. He was a man of principle. There was realization that advocating independence for India was not enough if British rule would merely be replaced by Indian aristocracy. He sought reforms that millions of Indians cared about and would actively support. There was realization that independence involves dignity of life. He gained understanding through his experience with villagers. As a result many Indians believed he was 'fighting for them'. At times he had to rebuke people of his own ethnicity, yes even those in leadership, who were tempted to act in froward manner. There was demonstration of humility, yet through determination refused to succomb to fear and intimidation. There was balance expressed in submitting to British jurisdictional authority i.e. not resisting arrest while challenging the unjust status quo --- laws and practices; and the British right to have such authority over the Indians.
Martin Luther King Jr: As a reformer he understood the principles of authority and the understanding how to use them. He was a man of principle. At times he had to rebuke people of his own ethnicity, yes even those in leadership, who were tempted to act in froward manner. There was demonstration of courage when innocent children were killed, yet through determination refused to succomb to fear and intimidation. There was realization advocating for equality went beyond public accommodations. He sought reforms that millions of Americans cared about and would actively support. There was realization that equality involves dignity of life. There was balance expressed in submitting to American jurisdictional authority i.e. not resisting arrest while challenging the unjust status quo --- laws and practices; and the American right to allow such injustices.
Mother Teresa: She demonstrated talent for organizing people to act for common purpose. There was demonstration of courage and faith as she dealt with personal issues, yet through determination refused to succomb to fear and intimidation. She was a principled woman. Accolades were not motivator, but pragmatism and compassion. There was realization that value of every human is about the dignity of life.There seems to have been strong aptitude for more expressive authority.
Princess Diana: She demonstrated talent for inspiring people to act for common purpose. There was demonstration of courage and faith as she dealt with personal issues, yet through determination refused to succomb to fear and intimidation. Accolades were not motivator, insomuch many acts of compassion and goodwill were done in a manner unheralded by the media; without public fanfare. The motivator was principled pragmatism and compassion. There seems to have been strong aptitude for more delarative authority.
These two women seem to complement each other in terms of authoritative strength.
Further Review
Matthew 17:1-8 --- 'The Transfiguration on the Mount'
John 10:10 --- "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
Book --- Governing by Network: The New Shape of the Public Sector
Authors: Stephen Goldsmith, William D Eggers
Video: The Wave of the Future: Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Video: Making it Work
Building Partnerships
Moses represents positional authority; declarative authority (predominant use of spoken/written word; social/public status) Elijah represents situational authority; expressive authority (predominant use of experience and understanding relationships) Though a person may express both authority types due to natural overlap, balance and discipline are required to be effective.
Significant Point --- When dealing with controversies involving the sect, Pharisees, it required balance and discipline between law and grace. Upholding the law is not just merely declaring the law, but adhering to the spirit of the law through principled understanding and practical application. This is the essence of empathy.
"Without Laws, there's Anarchy. Without Justice, there's Oppression."
Significant Point ---
Martin Luther King Jr: As a reformer he understood the principles of authority and the understanding how to use them. He was a man of principle. At times he had to rebuke people of his own ethnicity, yes even those in leadership, who were tempted to act in froward manner. There was demonstration of courage when innocent children were killed, yet through determination refused to succomb to fear and intimidation. There was realization advocating for equality went beyond public accommodations. He sought reforms that millions of Americans cared about and would actively support. There was realization that equality involves dignity of life. There was balance expressed in submitting to American jurisdictional authority i.e. not resisting arrest while challenging the unjust status quo --- laws and practices; and the American right to allow such injustices.Mother Teresa: She demonstrated talent for organizing people to act for common purpose. There was demonstration of courage and faith as she dealt with personal issues, yet through determination refused to succomb to fear and intimidation. She was a principled woman. Accolades were not motivator, but pragmatism and compassion. There was realization that value of every human is about the dignity of life.There seems to have been strong aptitude for more expressive authority.
Princess Diana: She demonstrated talent for inspiring people to act for common purpose. There was demonstration of courage and faith as she dealt with personal issues, yet through determination refused to succomb to fear and intimidation. Accolades were not motivator, insomuch many acts of compassion and goodwill were done in a manner unheralded by the media; without public fanfare. The motivator was principled pragmatism and compassion. There seems to have been strong aptitude for more delarative authority.These two women seem to complement each other in terms of authoritative strength.
Further Review
Matthew 17:1-8 --- 'The Transfiguration on the Mount'
John 10:10 --- "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
Book --- Governing by Network: The New Shape of the Public Sector
Authors: Stephen Goldsmith, William D Eggers
Video: The Wave of the Future: Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Video: Making it Work
Building Partnerships
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