Begin your journey with a vivid tale of the chain of command—God, Man, Government, Corporations—and discover why understanding sovereignty is the master key to every lesson that follows.

By the end of this lesson, learners will understand the Hierarchy of Sovereignty from both natural law and legal perspectives. They will be able to distinguish between creators and creations—such as individuals, governments, and legal entities—and explain how delegated authority operates within lawful limits. Learners will also be equipped to trace the source of authority in key documents like constitutions, statutes, and trust declarations, and apply this understanding to challenge false presumptions of jurisdiction or contractual obligation.

The Divine Order outlines the natural hierarchy of authority: God > Man > Government > Corporations. God is the source of law and life; man is sovereign under God; government is created by man to serve him; and corporations are government-made entities with limited roles. Each level is subordinate to its creator.

This principle affirms that the creator always retains control over what it creates—“He who creates, controls.” Man creates government, so man controls it; government creates corporations, so it controls them. Any attempt by a creation to rule over its creator violates natural law and the legal maxim “Delegatus non potest delegare”—a delegate cannot delegate powers it doesn’t possess. For example, a trust's grantor remains in control, and a government formed by the people cannot lawfully override their rights without consent.

Delegation of authority follows a strict order: God delegates to man, man delegates to government, and government delegates to corporations—each with clear limits. Authority must flow from a lawful source and remain within its bounds. No creation can exceed the authority granted to it, and government cannot impose obligations without your consent. If authority was never lawfully delegated, jurisdiction does not exist.

Applying the Hierarchy in Real-World Legal Documents shows how lawful authority flows from the top down. The U.S. Constitution begins with “We the People,” confirming that the people create and control government. Documents like birth certificates, Social Security numbers, or state IDs are treated as contracts that may imply government jurisdiction—unless rebutted. In a trust declaration, the Grantor holds the highest authority, and any trustee acting beyond the Grantor's terms is acting ultra vires, or outside lawful bounds.

In everyday scenarios, it's essential to ask who has lawful authority and whether you’ve consented to it. If a police officer demands ID, ask whether you’ve contracted into that agency’s jurisdiction—Man is above Government. If the IRS claims taxes, determine whether you’re acting in commerce or operating as a private trust—Man is above Corporations. If a judge demands your appearance, consider if it's by consent or coercion, and who bears the burden of proof—again, Man is above Government.

Revisit the story’s milestones—birthrights, wealth, lawful exchange—and chart your personal roadmap toward uncompromised sovereignty.