I (Jamin) have seen this in my own journey. In my early years of ministry I was convinced that my quest for power was merely a fervent commitment to the important work of the kingdom. My grandiose fantasy of success was excused as an embrace of God’s big plan for my life. I had big dreams because I had “bold faith.” My emphasis on building a strong résumé and winning the approval of others was about making the most of my talents and abilities for God’s glory. I found it surprisingly easy to adorn the way from below in the platitudes of Christian leadership, magically transforming evil into
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