Why You Should Not Ridicule An Authority Figure (3)

Here is the final instalment of our meditation on why it is not a good idea to ridicule or make a mockery of some in a position of power or authority.

So David said to him, “How was it you were not afraid to put forth your hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?”

– 2 Samuel 1:14

When King Saul, who had been a thorn in the flesh of David for many years and was actively seeking to kill him, even using the might and resources of the state in the process, eventually died in battle, a young Amalekite soldier who obviously knew the history of the two wanted to look good in the eyes of David came to him with the news and claimed that he was the one that struck Saul to death.

Perhaps, he was expecting compliments and reward from David for bringing such news. However, he got the shocker of his life because David, livid with anger, roared at the young man and asking how come he had no scruples about laying his hand on an anointed ruler of God. Now, please note that Saul was not a popular king. He was also not well-liked. However, David respected the calling upon his life as king and was enraged that the soldier did not share the same reverence. He immediately ordered the young man killed.

It is true that not many people will accept the positions highlighted in the past few days about dealing with leadership, especially in a world where bad leadership and bad actors abound across positions of power and authority across the globe. However, it is important to draw a line between criticism and fighting for one’s right as against going to the excess of ridiculing a leader. Those who ridicule authorities, either those leaders are liked or disliked, are violating divine principles.

You will Succeed in Jesus Name!

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