Authority Quote by Todd Bentley
“The Spirit of the Lord says that God is placing a crown of manifestation on the heads of His faithful, diligent, chosen saints - a crown of great favor and authority with God and men - a new and greater installment of the fruits and blessings of the Spirit. Another measure, and another, and another.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Healing and Deliverance Service, 2012
God promises increasing blessings to faithful believers, symbolized as a crown of favor and authority that grows with continued diligence and spiritual fruitfulness.
In simple terms: God gives more blessings to faithful believers.
Key Takeaway
Seek diligence and spiritual growth.
Themes
faith
blessings
spiritual authority
growth
divine favor
Mood
hopeful
encouraging
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church leadership
- spiritual mentorship
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
crown metaphor
spiritual maturity
grace
faithfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize increasing spiritual blessings?
- What practices nurture faithful diligence?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be interpreted literally, which can cause theological disputes.
![“One is God himself, [but] for how long does that authority of God last? As long as he speaks the truth, practices non-violence, does not steal, practices celibacy and remains non-acquisitive – till then power of God will remain.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d86/dada-bhagwan-31_celibacy_one-is-god-himself-but-for-how-long-does_1141163.jpg)
![“The rationale which accompanies that imposition of male authority euphemistically referred to as 'the battle of the sexes' bears a certain resemblance to the formulas of nations at war, where any heinousness is justified on the grounds that the enemy is either an inferior [part of the] species or…” quote by Kate Millett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/895/kate-millett-7301_accompany_the-rationale-which-accompanies-that-imp_8896.jpg)
