A Christian should seek after authority. Not in greed. But in obedience to God.
Therefore, this authority is distinctly different in every individual.
For some, the authority to be a good husband, and some, good wives, good masters, good servants, good manager of homes, of environment, of organizations, good teachers, good parenthood, good leaders, etc.
And when we have obtained such authority, we must remind ourselves that this is not the authority for us, it is the authority given us to honor our Creator, ultimately pointing to the authority of Christ our Lord. One which we will be held accountable for.