Max Lucado wrote:
“The push for power has come to shove. And most of us are either pushing of being pushed.
I might point out the difference between a passion for excellence and a passion for power. The desire for excellence is a gift of God, much needed in society. It is characterized by a respect for quality and a yearning to use God’s gifts in a way that pleases him.
But there is a canyon of difference between your best to glorify God and doing what ever it takes to glorify yourself. The quest for excellence is a mark of maturity. The quest for power is childish.
A thousand years from now will it matter what title the world gave you? No but it will make a literal hell of a difference whose child you are. “The Applause of Heaven” ~Max Lucado
Promises about Striving for Power
Do not fool yourselves. If you think you are
wise in this world, you should become a fool
so that you can become truly wise, because the wisdom
of the world is foolishness to God.
Where jealousy and selfishness are, there will be
confusion and every kind of evil. But the wisdom that
comes from God is, first of all, pure then peaceful, gentle,
and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready
to help those who are troubled and to do good for others.
It is always fair and honest.
All of you should be very humble with each other.
God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.
Be humble under God’s powerful hand so he will
lift you up when the right time comes.
Max Lucado, “God’s Promises for You”, (published in 2005 by J. Countryman for Hallmark Cards, Inc. J.Countryman is a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc.) p.158-59
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