Some people teach that “God needs permission” before He can do anything on the earth. “God gave dominion to Adam,” they say, “so God can’t do anything without man’s permission.” This seems to contradict so many scriptures! Surely God’s authority is not subordinate to man’s authority. God isn’t on a leash, is He? Please, I would appreciate a candid, clear answer to this question! Is this a false teaching?

A false teaching indeed. It undercuts the appreciation of God as almighty. The fact that God gave dominion to Adam over the earth does not diminish God’s sovereignty. God does not need man’s permission to do anything. This would be tantamount to making man into God. Perish the thought!