Spirit of Leadership

LEADING WITHOUT LEADERSHIP AN IGNORANT KING

Another result of the disconnect is that, while we were designed to rule, we have become ignorant kings. Not only do we not know who we are, where we came from, and what we are capable of, but we also don’t know how to use the resources that the Creator has given us. Our brains are made up of millions of cells, but we tap only a fraction of our intellectual potential. Our bodies are intricately designed, yet many of us use our physical power and creativity to tear down rather than build up. We use them for violence, abuse, corruption, crime, and many other destructive things. Why would an intelligent, awesome crea ture such as the human murder his brother or sister, abuse his spouse, or commit incest against his own child? These things would be unthinkable to humanity in its original state. Yet, because of the disconnect, they have become a reality. Psalm 82 in the Old Testament gives an intriguing commentary on the human condition. In this psalm, the Creator is speaking, and he begins by questioning the assembly of “gods,” referring to mankind’s status as a being who, although not equal to God, has been created in God’s own image and likeness: God presides in the great assembly; he gives judg ment among the “gods”: “How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? Defend A LTHOUGH WE WERE DESIGNED TO RULE , WE HAVE BECOME IGNORANT KINGS .

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