The Theory of Authority

According to the Book of

Ecclesiastes
MEMBERS:

Beran, Sandra Joy

Bumanglag, Aaron
Sanchez, Kyean
Sarmiento, Gianne Mae
 INTRODUCTION
The name Ecclesiastes is a translation of the
Hebrew word koheleth, which means “one who
convenes an assembly” or simply a preacher.
 INTRODUCTION
Ecclesiastes presents us a naturalistic vision of life-one that
sees life through distinctively human eyes but ultimately
recognizes the rule and reign of God in the world. This
humanistic quality has made the book especially popular
among younger audiences today, men and women who
have seen more than their fair share of pain and instability
in life but who still cling to their hope in God.
 INTRODUCTION
The book of Ecclesiastes contains the thoughts of the
Philosopher, a man who reflected deeply on how short and
contradictory human life is, with its mysterious injustices
and frustrations, and concluded that “life is useless”. He
could not understand the ways of God, who controls human
destiny. Yet, in spite of this, he advised people to work hard,
and to enjoy the gifts of God as much and as long as they
could.
 INTRODUCTION
The Ecclesiastes 5:5 “Better not to promise at all than to
make a promise and not keep it”. It’s better not to promise
anything because it will lead you to a sin. According to
Mark Twain, “Action speaks louder than Words.” It says
that promises are not enough to judge a candidate; it
should be done with action.
WHAT MAKES UP A
SOCIETY?
 Society
- In sociological terms, society refers to a group of people who
live in a definable community and share the same culture.
- On a broader scale, society consists of the people and
institutions around us, our shared beliefs, and our cultural
ideas.
- However, we also cannot deny that society is made up of
individuals who have agreed to work together for mutual
benefit.
GROUP
RACE
GOD
HOW CAN AUTHORITY BRING ABOUT A JUST AND
HUMANE SOCIETY?
SHARE BETTER STORIES AND PROMOTE NON
VIOLENCE AND PEACE.
- In our society today, people are getting violence. As a matter of
fact, rates on murder, rape, extortion and other violent deeds
are rising rapidly. It is in the scenario that we need to promote a
culture of non-violence. The culture of non-violence may imply
that disorganization in the society or conflict may be resolved
through diplomacy and not through wars.
 HOW CAN AUTHORITY BRING ABOUT A JUST AND
HUMANE SOCIETY?

NEVER SUPPORT VIOLENCE.

- We have come to a point where everyone feels unsafe and
unsecure because of the countless acts of violence that are
happening in our society. There had been so many people
in the past who died, who became victims, who were
injured, and who suffered because of other people's violent
behaviour.
HOW CAN AUTHORITY BRING ABOUT A JUST AND
HUMANE SOCIETY?
THE DIGNITY OF EVERY HUMAN PERSON AND
RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS.
- The state values the dignity of every human person and
guarantees full respect for human rights is the state
recognize the sanctuary of family life and shall protect and
strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social
institution.
HOW CAN AUTHORITY BRING ABOUT A JUST AND
HUMANE SOCIETY?
AUTHORITY CAN KEEP PEOPLE'S LIVES IN ORDER
AND SECURE.
- Constituted authority facilitates the making of laws, rules
and regulations that guide the conduct of members of the
group or society. Constituted authority provides role
models for the members of the group or society.
WHAT IS AUTHORITY ACCORDING TO THE BOOK
OF ECCLESIASTES?

BE SUBMISSIVE TO HUMAN AUTHORITY

- As long as people in authority will not tell us to
disobey GOD, so we must be submissive to them.
 WHAT IS THE THEORY OF AUTHORITY
ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES?
ALL HUMAN AUTHORITY HAVE LIMITATIONS
- Our intelligence and strengths comes from GOD, so
even the powerful human authority always have
limitations.
 WHAT IS THE THEORY OF AUTHORITY
ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES?
NO HUMAN AUTHORITY IS PERFECT
- Only GOD is perfect. So that no one among us is perfect,
even the most powerful human authority is imperfect.
 WHAT IS THE THEORY OF AUTHORITY
ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES?
HUMAN AUTHORITY CAN BE CHALLENGE
- We can challenge human authority, as long as we do it
in a proper way and also in a proper time.
CONCLUSION
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