Don't Trust the Power Hungry

40 Essays in around 100 words #14

Never trust someone obsessed with gaining power. They are, no doubt, attempting to fashion themselves as God, King of the Universe. A power hungry being yielding judgment at his will is, I think, a god we’ve made in our own image. The God of the Bible gave power away. Constantly. In creating mankind, He gave away His breath. In calling a people, He gave away His presence to serve them day and night. Then there’s Jesus–arguably the least power hungry leader in all of history.