Where Fear Tempts You ~ to “Outsource Your Authority”
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Estimated Read Time: 20+ Minutes
By Tanya Nycole Bates | SoulScribe Me Inc.
There are passages in scripture that are instructional mirrors. 2 Chronicles 28 presents the life and leadership of King Ahaz—a ruler who, under pressure, made decisions that shifted not only his reign, but the spiritual condition of his people. But this is not just about a king. It is about a pattern. A question emerges quietly through his story: "Where does fear tempt me to outsource my authority?" Because what Ahaz did outwardly… many experience inwardly. YOU ARE THE SOURCE, NOT THE STRUCTURE Before entering the text, we must anchor ourselves in truth: You are the source. Your vision, your discernment, your knowing—these do not originate from systems. They are entrusted to you. In the Bible, it is written: “The kingdom of God is within you.” — Luke 17:21 In the Qur’an: “We are closer to him than his jugular vein.” — Surah Qaf 50:16 In the Tao Te Ching: “The Tao does nothing, yet leaves nothing undone.” Each of these, in their own language, point to the same truth: Divine alignment is internal before it is external. So when we speak of systems—institutions, frameworks, approvals—we must remember: They are not sources. They are structures. POWER SYSTEMS ARE STRUCTURES—NOT SOURCES In 2 Chronicles 28, Ahaz encounters pressure—political, military, and social. Instead of turning inward toward divine guidance, he turns outward toward foreign powers and adopts their practices. This is the moment of misalignment. Not because systems exist—but because he mistook them for source. Let this be clear: - Systems organize—but they do not originate - Structures support—but they do not assign - Institutions regulate—but they do not define When fear is present, however, this order can invert. And what was meant to support you…begins to lead you. AHAZ AS ARCHETYPE: THE ENERGY OF OUTSOURCED AUTHORITY Through the lens of 2 Chronicles 28, We observe three key expressions of this pattern—each one deeply relevant to business, vision, and path. *** VALIDATION BEFORE MOVEMENT: THE TURNING AWAY Ahaz did not seek divine counsel before acting. Instead, he moved from fear—seeking alignment with what appeared powerful. In my world, this may not look like worshiping foreign altars—but it can feel like: - Waiting for approval before launching - Holding my vision until it feels acceptable - Seeking confirmation instead of trusting clarity. In the Bible, we are reminded: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 In the Qur’an: “And whoever relies upon Allah—then He is sufficient for him.” — Surah At-Talaq 65:3 Metaphysical truth: When we delay movement for validation, we are not refining—we are deferring authority. SYSTEMS OVER SOURCE: THE ALLIANCE WITH ASSYRIA Ahaz aligned himself with Assyria, believing their power would secure him. But what he gained in temporary relief…he lost in sovereignty. In business, this can look like: - Over-prioritizing institutional expectations - Reshaping your work to fit funding models - Believing systems hold more authority than your discernment The Tao teaches: “When you lose trust in the Way, you begin to rely on force.” Metaphysical truth: "When you elevate systems above source, you exchange alignment for dependency. OVER-EXTENSION AS PROOF: THE COST OF MISALIGNMENT Ahaz did not just align outwardly—he altered sacred structures, sacrificed what was entrusted to him, and extended himself beyond rightful boundaries. This is the most sobering layer. Because in your experience, it may not appear extreme—but it feels like: - Over-giving to prove value - Overcommitting to secure legitimacy - Overexplaining to be understood In the Bible, it is written: “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose his soul?” — Mark 8:36 In the Qur’an: “Do not throw yourselves into destruction with your own hands.” — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:195 Metaphysical truth: When I overextend to be recognized, I begin to deplete what was meant to sustain me. THE INVERSION: WHEN STRUCTURES BEGIN TO LEAD The true consequence of Ahaz’s choices was not immediate destruction—it was inversion. - The sacred became altered - The external became authoritative - The internal became ignored And this is the quiet danger: Not that you lose your vision… but that you slowly reshape it until it no longer reflects its origin. RECLAIMING AUTHORITY: RETURNING TO DIVINE ORDER Reclaiming your authority is not rebellion. It is restoration. A return to the natural order: Source → Vision → Structure Not: Structure → Permission → Diluted Vision In the Tao, this is alignment with the Way. In the Qur’an, it is submission to what is true. In the Bible, it is walking in faith. Each points to the same path: Alignment before action. Truth before translation. APPLIED REFLECTION: YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR AUTHORITY Pause here. Bring your business into focus. And gently ask: Where does fear tempt me to outsource my authority? Is it: - In waiting for validation before you move? - In adjusting your vision to fit systems too early? - In overextending to prove your worth? Let the answer come without judgment. Because awareness is not exposure—it is realignment. A GROUNDED DECLARATION I am the source of what has been entrusted to me. Divine order begins within me—not outside of me. Systems are structures—they do not define my authority. I move when I am aligned, not when I am approved. I do not prove my value through extension—I express it through clarity. What I carry remains intact, as I honor its origin. CLOSING: THE SACRED RESPONSIBILITY OF ALIGNMENT The story of King Ahaz is not preserved to condemn. It is preserved to reveal. To remind us that authority is not lost in a moment—it is outsourced in small, repeated decisions. But the return? The return is always available. Not through striving. Not through force. But through remembering: We are not here to be governed by structures. We are here to rightly position them. Because We are not the extension of the vision… We are the source through which it came. About the Author
Founder & Principal, SoulScribe Me Inc.
Life Coach | Counselor | Advocate | CRPA | Enigmatic Mystic
Spiritual support, reflective counseling, & soul recoveryTanya Nycole Bates holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice, with supporting credits in Social Work.She brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in human services, life coaching, counseling, and advocacy, serving the collective through spiritually grounded guidance and client-centered care.Tanya possesses a certification in Peer Recovery Services (CRPA) and is actively completing her CASAC provisional hours,
ensuring her work is both proficient and informed. She offers resources, advocacy, and compassionate support for those navigating life’s transitions, substance recovery, and personal growth.In addition to her counseling practice, Tanya is also a licensed real estate agent and a New York State Notary Public, integrating practical support with her mission of holistic empowerment.An active member of her community, Tanya demonstrates a steadfast commitment to the health, wellness, and transformation of the collective.Through her work, she reminds all souls that healing is sacred, intentional, and transformative—an ongoing reclamation of self and purpose.
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