Sadly, most people today do not understand the true meanings of words like 'authority', 'service', 'responsibility', 'leadership', 'sacrifice' and the like. Many of us recognize that certain people in positions of power are doing wrong and even doing evil, but they cannot explain exactly why.
John Bevere has wisely observed that authority is given to serve, not to set one's self apart. When men and women in public office do wrong and do evil, it is because they seek to use the power of their office to benefit themselves and their friends in a selfish manner--at the expense of those they rule. ( "Ready to RULE from Day One" comes to mind.)
It's a SPIRITUAL THING!! Jesus demonstrated that He was the ultimate leader: He sacrificed ALL for us. Multi-million dollar vacations at taxpayer expense do not constitute sacrifice.
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