Why do so many resent authority?
Introduction. I do not know if your writer is capable of providing a complete answer as to the resentment some have for authority. It is evident, however, such resentment is rampant. Rebellion toward authority is seen in the family, in our schools, toward government, and in religion.
A common cause for the resentment of authority is selfishness - do your own thingism. Luke records a relevant parable spoken by the Lord in Luke 19: 11-28. The "certain nobleman" is Jesus (vs. 12). His "citizens" (the Jews) hated him, we are told, and said, "we will not have this man to reign over us" (vs. 14). Jesus said, "and why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" (Luke 6: 46). Not a few resent authority because they want to do their own thing, regardless.
Perhaps some resent authority because they do not realize the necessity of authority. Think what the world would be like without basic respect for authority. Total chaos would result. There must be standards, rules, and norms and the recognition of such. In religion, Jesus Possesses all authority (Matt. 28: 18). All we do must be in Jesus' name or by his authority (Col. 3: 17). We are to prove all things (1 Thes. 5: 21). The way to do this is by the scriptures, the doctrine of Christ (John 12: 48, 2 John 9-11). We are forbidden to add to or take away from God's word (Rev. 22: 18-19, Gal. 1:6-9). We are expressly told, moreover, not to even think above the scriptures (1 Cor. 4: 6).
Conclusion. In the foregoing parable, Jesus said regarding those who would not allow him to reign (they rejected his authority): "But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me" (vs. 27). We must learn to respect true authority and freely submit thereto. Many will be told to "depart" because they worked lawlessness (Matt. &: 21-23).
A common cause for the resentment of authority is selfishness - do your own thingism. Luke records a relevant parable spoken by the Lord in Luke 19: 11-28. The "certain nobleman" is Jesus (vs. 12). His "citizens" (the Jews) hated him, we are told, and said, "we will not have this man to reign over us" (vs. 14). Jesus said, "and why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?" (Luke 6: 46). Not a few resent authority because they want to do their own thing, regardless.
Perhaps some resent authority because they do not realize the necessity of authority. Think what the world would be like without basic respect for authority. Total chaos would result. There must be standards, rules, and norms and the recognition of such. In religion, Jesus Possesses all authority (Matt. 28: 18). All we do must be in Jesus' name or by his authority (Col. 3: 17). We are to prove all things (1 Thes. 5: 21). The way to do this is by the scriptures, the doctrine of Christ (John 12: 48, 2 John 9-11). We are forbidden to add to or take away from God's word (Rev. 22: 18-19, Gal. 1:6-9). We are expressly told, moreover, not to even think above the scriptures (1 Cor. 4: 6).
Conclusion. In the foregoing parable, Jesus said regarding those who would not allow him to reign (they rejected his authority): "But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me" (vs. 27). We must learn to respect true authority and freely submit thereto. Many will be told to "depart" because they worked lawlessness (Matt. &: 21-23).