Danger

Danger

What can be dangerous about power?

God’s Response

Let’s build a great city with a tower that reaches to the skies—a monument to our greatness! Genesis 11:4

O Egypt, to which of the trees of Eden will you compare your strength and glory? You, too, will be brought down to the pit with all these other nations. You will lie there among the outcasts who have died by the sword. This will be the fate of Pharaoh and all his teeming hordes. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken! Ezekiel 31:18

Power is intoxicating—with it comes recognition, control, and often wealth. Each of these feeds pride, and pride leads us away from God and into sin. This is why power so often corrupts. If you are in a position of power or authority, two things will help you use it wisely: accountability and service. When you have to explain your motives to others, you will be more careful in what you do and say. When you determine to serve others with your power rather than be served, you will gain great support and loyalty from those in your care.

God’s Promise

The arrogance of all people will be brought low. Their pride will lie in the dust. The LORD alone will be exalted! Isaiah 2:17