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Letting Go of the Reins: Overcoming the Temptation to Covet Control Over Others
Leadership, Covet, Contentment, Influence, Power and Control, Christian Living, Releasing Control Brian Cederquist Leadership, Covet, Contentment, Influence, Power and Control, Christian Living, Releasing Control Brian Cederquist

Letting Go of the Reins: Overcoming the Temptation to Covet Control Over Others

Explore how to overcome the temptation to covet control over others by learning from Absalom’s rebellion against David (2 Samuel 15:1-12). Discover the importance of trusting God's sovereignty (Proverbs 16:9) and embracing servant leadership (Mark 10:43-45) in your life.

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When Knowledge Becomes a Tool for Power: Overcoming the Temptation to Covet Influence
Covet, Humility, Christian Living, Serving Others, Simeon the Sorcerer, Influence, Wisdom, Biblical Wisdom Brian Cederquist Covet, Humility, Christian Living, Serving Others, Simeon the Sorcerer, Influence, Wisdom, Biblical Wisdom Brian Cederquist

When Knowledge Becomes a Tool for Power: Overcoming the Temptation to Covet Influence

Explore the story of Simon the Sorcerer coveting the power of the apostles in Acts 8:18-19, and learn how to pursue knowledge and influence for the right reasons. Discover how wisdom should lead to service, not self-gain, with insights from James 1:5 and Proverbs 2:6.

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