A gem from C.S. Lewis

Here is a small line from one of those classic and meaty dialogues in the Chronicles of Narnia. This one from Prince Caspian:

Trumpkin the dwarf says, "You are my King. I know the difference between giving advice and taking orders. You've had my advice, and now it's the time for orders."

Then King Caspian said, "I will never forget this Trumpkin."

Knowing one's place with authority irregardless of their respectability is truly one of the most tell-tale signs of Christian fruitfulness and maturity.

For all of the Institute in Basic Life Principles legalism and problems (Bill Gothard's group) most of their material on authority is really good. Submission to authority is one of their seven principles.

Truly, how a man relates with his authority reveals ample material about his own heart.