When it comes to political power, the Bible has a clear-eyed view of the propensity of leaders to succumb to the temptations of pride, arrogance, pleasure, and wealth.

For instance, when Deuteronomy discusses the possibility of Israel having a king, rather than describing his powers or privileges, it warns him not to multiply horses or wives or weal... See more

READ Acts 16:1–5. Now read what Paul wrote to the churches about Timothy in Philippians 2:19–24. Finally, read Paul’s words to Timothy many years later in 2 Timothy 3:10–17. ANSWER these questions: 1. What was it about Paul and Timothy’s relationship that made Paul’s message powerful to Timothy? 2. What might keep you from engaging in these types o

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