Three things. 1. If you’re using the Bible to try and control your children with shame and fear, you’re doing it wrong (both parenting and biblical interpretation)...
2. Jesus is the ultimate “Anointed One” who responded to rebellion with “Father, forgive them.” Then he quashed that rebellion not through violent revenge but through his own death & resurrection. Either Jesus is the final word on this, or his work is insufficient. #Theology101
3. The argument “do not challenge God’s anointed” is often invoked to protect unqualified, abusive, or authoritarian pastors/leaders. Don’t fall for it.
Also worth noting that all Christians are anointed ones. (Little Christs.) Also: Pentecost, the priesthood of all believers, the anointing oils of healing & confirmation, etc.
