What the Bible says about Power, Abuse of
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Matthew 20:20-28 Here, the disciples show they understood what Christ was doing, but they immediately let the idea of such awesome power go to their heads by vying for the very top positions. Christ explains that His disciples must use authority in a godly fashion, not for self-aggrandizement as the Gentiles had used it. Staff Who Are the 'Guests at the Wedding'? Related Topics: Abuse of Authority | Authority | Competition | Competitive Spirit | Competitiveness | Gentile Leadership | Leadership | Leadership, God's Pattern of | Lording it over Others | Positions of Authority | Power Corrupts | Self Aggrandizement | Servant Attitude | Servant Leadership | Tyrannical Leadership

 

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