When we read regarding the creation of man in Genesis, the most obvious thing about man being made in the image of God is that he was created to rule. "Let us make man in our image and let him rule..." Most of our complexities of life is because of this inborn tendency inside man. We would all like to be totally carefree and without any complications in our relationships. We don't want others to rule over us and we do not like ruling over someone else too. At least that is what we think. Our biggest complaint is this - what right do you have to interfere in my affairs? And we conveniently forget that we are always meddling into others' affairs. If only our relationships could be without this aspect of authority and submission, we think the world would be heaven on earth. But that is the way we have been created and the sooner we accept this, the better for us. There is so much beauty in order and heaven is the best example. If God who is on top of everything can become lower than the angels for a time, how much more we should be excited about ruling and being ruled. Love is not the only virtue found in heaven. Authority is also present. Where there is no order, there can be only chaos.
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