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Does power corrupt?

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Our political system is the best example of power corrupting - I would say that as much as 95% of our leaders are corrupt - if they have a pure heart of doing good going in - it doesn't take long to see all the opportunities to line their own pockets or help their friends. There is so much there that it is overpowering to pass up.

Anyone given free reign over so much will sooner or later cave in to the temptation.

It takes a mighty man of God to hold the straight line in face of excess - wether it be power, money or pride.
 
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