It is popular today to question all authority. This has both positive and negative aspects. One of the benefits of following authority is mentioned in Srila Prabhupada’s purport to the Srimad Bhagavatam verse 3.17.1. Therein he writes: “The difference between the demigods and ordinary human beings is that the demigods approach authority, whereas the inhabitants of this earth defy authority. If people would only approach the authority, then every adverse condition in this universe could be rectified.” My recommendation is to read the entire verse and purport.