Why should we tolerate unwise bosses? Why should the ignorant man or woman get by with mistreating subordinates? Don’t we have an obligation to resist that kind of behavior?
Peter says we must be submissive, even when a boss is harsh because that is what Christ did for us. We were ignorant toward God, showed him great disrespect.” (1 Peter 2:19-21).
But Jesus was not always silent during confrontation. Sometimes he confronted individuals calling attention to their hypocrisy (Mathew 23:27). Yet he submitted himself to the commands of those in authority (John 10:17-18).
It is important to maintain a balance when dealing with the unjust. A good rule of thumb is not to allow the other person’s behavior to control ours.
