We who are made in His image by His design might do well to follow His pattern of responsibility for created systems. The principles seem to apply in any position of authority and responsibility in any system. Responsibility begins with design. Paul tells us in Ephesians that all fatherhood derives its name, or character from God. God is properly the model for every father and fatherly role in created relationships.
Responsibility is expressed through provision.
A father is responsible to provide for his family. God does so, and directs us to do likewise. We get into trouble when we begin to improperly define the needs of relationships which God has designed. In the case of family, civil authority and church, God has designed the institution, therefore, only God is qualified to define the appropriate maintenance or regulation of the system. As already observed, every deviation from the original order involves more or less malfunction.