Why do we have trouble communicating with each other? Not listening, due to accents, talking to fast, etc. One problem is not having the same foundation, same starting point.

Must agree upon a standard for authority HOW LONG IS THIS LINE? How long is an inch? Must agree upon a standard for authority

Meaning Of and Need For Authority Practical Needs - Leviticus 19:35-37 Must be a standard for Time – seconds, minutes, hours, days, etc. Same for weight and money Proverbs 16:11

Meaning Of and Need For Authority Standards Not Set By: Feelings Family Traditions Parents The Owners

Need for a Standard Is True in Religion Need in the days of Joshua – Judges 21:25 Condition of Gentiles who left the standard – Romans 1:20-32

What Is An Inch In Religion? God is our Creator – Habakkuk 2:20 God is the potter, Israel the Clay – Isaiah 45:9 God has ability to reward/punish – Daniel 5:24-28 God says it – it is settled! This rules out – feelings, family traditions, parents and the owners

The Bible Is The Final & Only Source Of Authority Jesus used them in an authoritative manner – Matthew 21:42; 19:4 Includes writings of the Apostles – 1 Thessalonians 5:27 Listen to what was revealed by the Holy Spirit – John 16:7, 13 Rules out – creeds of men, family traditions, parents, etc.

Jesus Is The Right Standard God sent His Son – the Messiah Listen to God – Matthew 17:5 Listen to Jesus – John 12:48-50 Follow His example – 1 Peter 2:21-24 Rules out: Latter day prophets Those who contradict Jesus or the Holy Spirit Preachers Family traditions and Parents

Once The Standard Is Determined We Can Then Apply It To All Situations Religious Harmony Can Be Attained How About You?