I think many/most people who are leaders in their respective fields are not good leaders.
If their long term goals are to destroy the planet, exploit the poor, destroy the family unit, turn us against each other then they're doing incredibly well! Either doing it themselves or supporting those who does (even if through ignorance of the fact).
Good and evil will coexist until the end. The challenge isn't their eradication. That won't occur until Christ comes. Navigating the labyrinth requires skill and gumption. The bible is our guideline but God gave us a mind as well. Some things must be honed through learning and experience. You won't get it through osmosis. You have to put ideas in play and test them for soundness. That's how you discover what works and make adjustments as needed.
Most people are waiting for someone to tell them what to do or provide the answers to their problems. They don't have the motivation to dig and find them on their own. Dependence is a key facet of oppression. The longer you rely on your overseer the less likely you'll resist.
It would make them bad leaders as they are effectively leading others to condemnation. The fact they teach or impart their knowledge to others also make them false teachers.
I suppose the quality of a good leader is placing the pursuit of the Truth above anything else even above one's self-preservation.
The bible demonstrates the differences between good and bad constantly. But we're peculiar creatures. In spite of our reason we forgo the obvious in deference to belief. We know they're bad. Their actions prove the malice in their hearts and unconcern. Nevertheless, we extend our hands expecting benevolence and shrink in surprise when he wraps it instead.
I can only surmise that the spirit of blindness is most effective and the deceiver has hoodwinked the populace to the point where they're unable to detect the difference between the two. Especially when it changes form. We never spot the chameleon.
Be wise as serpents we're told. Serpents are very cunning. They don't think in black or white. All shapes have sides and when you move around you see something different depending on the angle. We're oblivious to the angles before our eyes that's why its difficult to detect the wolves and we put many in our pulpits.
It's impossible to best an adversary if you won't utilize the tools you're given. We know the weapons of our warfare and their instruments. But we're unable to separate our feelings from facts to see clearly.
We don't see things as they are--ourselves, others and our circumstances--as they are. We see them as we are--our thoughts, beliefs, feelings, hopes and dreams. If the Lord imparted one gift for my benefit I would ask for discernment. If He graced me with two I'd request wisdom to accompany. There's little you couldn't accomplish in life with them in tow.
Living in a world of lies, an impossibly difficult and dangerous task as you're making yourself accountable, not just in people lives but also their eternal destiny. A job no one would probably be eager to accept if they only knew what is at stake.
It was never His intention for us to shrink or wait on others to respond. Dominion is proactive. You can't govern from the sidelines or pass the baton to another on your behalf. We're placed in a sphere to affect the atmosphere. It should be altered through our presence.
If we understood time in its proper context we'd realize our position in light of its progression. Each period was designed to yield specific results much like creation. No one draws breath by happenstance. When we neglect to seek the reason for our presence in light of the god man we are--after it's own kind--we fail to grasp the principles laid out in Genesis.
If we're made in His image we possess His essence. That's why a mustard seed will suffice. There's something behind the faith He's addressing. A power beyond our imagining. But we're too afraid to use it. We want to be rescued, raptured and delivered.
No wonder the serpent prevails. The lone angle we know is I can't. A car can reach 200 miles or more. But if you never past 60 that doesn't mean it can't go faster. You haven't used it to the fullest.
I don't know about you but I won't meet my Maker with most of the power gone untapped. I can't leave the work undone because someone pays the price. Every mantle set aside or never assumed is a hole in the fabric.
Satan is effective because we aren't. He works and we don't. Don't get mad at his people. Get upset with your brothers and sisters who won't do their job. They're part of the problem. But we don't want to talk about that because it hits too close to home.
We complain things are hard and evil is rampant. Just because we quit doesn't mean he did. We spend five minutes with God and his minions spend hours. If you keep that up you'll have different results. Sometimes you have to face the music and stop pointing fingers and feeling sorry yourself. We didn't get here overnight. While the world is distracted they keep going.
We're at war whether we like it or not. Our enemy will do whatever it takes to destroy us. It's my responsibility not to place myself in his hands unnecessarily. Due to habitual sins, spiritual transgressions, inactivity and folly. The more I understand the One I serve the easier alignment becomes which frees me from his clutches.
Liberty has a price. We're free to the measure we accept. I know my standard. I don't want him in my life, my home, relationships or work and that requires vigilance. Which may require me to pray at midnight, fast on the sabbath or abstain from activities that open doors or promote compromises I shouldn't make.
You're dealing with sharks and they love the kill. There's nothing more satisfying than catching your prey off-guard. They'll do all they can to keep us distracted and entertained while they work behind the scenes. While I don't know all they've planned I've seen enough to recognize it's a multi-layered and multi-pronged assault.
But in spite of that duality holds true. We're in the midst of the greatest accumulation of wealth we've ever witnessed. Far beyond the Gilded Age. You could build multi generational wealth in one swoop and secure your line. But you won't know that if you're busy with the news and Trump. You won't see the magician in action because you're watching the puppets.
If I wanted to take advantage of that I'd disconnect and limit all distractions. I'd comb YouTube for insight on ai, crypto, and income ideas. I wouldn't put all my eggs in one basket or rely on an employer. I'd spend more time in the word and prayer, fast weekly and listen to someone who emphasized a strong work ethic and taking action. Benjamin Hardy is good.
I wouldn't engage in debates, political discussions or focus on world events beyond prayer. I'd spend less time online and more energy towards practical skills that enhance self-sufficiency and proficiency. If my friend count was low I'd work on that. If I lived in America I'd look for commentary on the Fed and Yellen and spend less time on Biden.
Above all I'd remember it's a game and question everything. I'd rest in Christ's victory and hone my head. I'd spend more time reading than watching and probably pick up chess.
It's not too late to start but its getting close.
~bella
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