"Then the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by to strike him on the mouth. Then Paul said to him, 'God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the
law?' "
Acts 23:2-3
What is it that causes people in authority – who should be upholding the law and what is right – feel that they are above the law? We regularly see politicians who think that their position gives them the right to do what they want – taking bribes, having affairs, giving favors – with impunity. That mentality can even infect spiritual leaders, who consider their status license to do what is wrong. Power does corrupt. But they are just what Paul called Ananias – a "whitewashed wall," a euphemism for "hypocrite." God, give us spiritual and civil leaders who live with integrity, and who don't let their position go to their heads.
Today's Thought: Position with Power and Authority does not give anyone the right to do what is wrong.
Have an integrity day. Love you.
law?' "
Acts 23:2-3
What is it that causes people in authority – who should be upholding the law and what is right – feel that they are above the law? We regularly see politicians who think that their position gives them the right to do what they want – taking bribes, having affairs, giving favors – with impunity. That mentality can even infect spiritual leaders, who consider their status license to do what is wrong. Power does corrupt. But they are just what Paul called Ananias – a "whitewashed wall," a euphemism for "hypocrite." God, give us spiritual and civil leaders who live with integrity, and who don't let their position go to their heads.
Today's Thought: Position with Power and Authority does not give anyone the right to do what is wrong.
Have an integrity day. Love you.
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