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Agree. And yet I am also forced to acknowledge – speaking as a pastor myself – that the same thing can probably be said about pastors. There is always some degree of ego involved in daring to speak on God’s behalf. And sometimes – left unchecked and un-humbled – it can take over.
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It can indeed, Russ (I’ve pastored, and it’s true of me). In fact, it’s generally true of anyone in leadership, I think. And, yes, the dangers are very real.
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Amen
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Good point, Mitch!
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So true. The mark of a great leader (or even a good manager) is that they’ll keep with them people prepared to tell them what they don’t want to hear. Sadly, most prefer flattery.
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Yep.
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I think all politicians should have to undergo psychological evaluation and be screened for megalomania and such before they can even get on the ballot.
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Boy, that would thin out the roster!
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A few years ago a small town in Ukraine passed a law that was similar to this.
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They were probably thinking, “No Putin for us!”
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Nice job!
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