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Power corrupts - - as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego - filled media stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and authority. They too often breed injustice by participating in what the Bible calls idolatry. Yet power is also the means by which we bring life, create possibilities, offer hope and make human flourishing possible. This is ''playing god'' as it is meant to be. If we are to do God's work - - fight injustice, bring peace, create beauty and allow the image of God to thrive in those around us - - how are we to do these things if not by power? With his trademark clear - headed analysis, Andy Crouch unpacks the dynamics of power that either can make human flourishing possible or can destroy the image of God in people. While the effects of power are often very evident, he uncovers why power is frequently hidden. He considers not just its personal side but the important ways power develops and resides in institutions. Throughout Crouch offers fresh insights from key biblical passages, demonstrating how Scripture calls us to discipline our power. Wielding power need not distort us or others, but instead can be stewarded well. An essential book for all who would influence their world for the good.
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Power corrupts - - as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego - filled media stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and authority. They too often breed injustice by participating in what the Bible calls idolatry. Yet power is also the means by which we bring life, create possibilities, offer hope and make human flourishing possible. This is ''playing god'' as it is meant to be. If we are to do God's work - - fight injustice, bring peace, create beauty and allow the image of God to thrive in those around us - - how are we to do these things if not by power? With his trademark clear - headed analysis, Andy Crouch unpacks the dynamics of power that either can make human flourishing possible or can destroy the image of God in people. While the effects of power are often very evident, he uncovers why power is frequently hidden. He considers not just its personal side but the important ways power develops and resides in institutions. Throughout Crouch offers fresh insights from key biblical passages, demonstrating how Scripture calls us to discipline our power. Wielding power need not distort us or others, but instead can be stewarded well. An essential book for all who would influence their world for the good.
Biographie de l'auteur
ANDY CROUCH (M.Div., Boston University School of Theology) is editorial director of the Christian Vision Project at Christianity Today International. He served as executive producer for the documentary films Where Faith and Culture Meet and Round Trip. He also sits on the editorial board of Books and Culture and has been a columnist for Christianity Today. His writing has appeared in several editions of The Best Christian Writing and The Best Spiritual Writing. He was editor-in-chief of :generation quarterly and for ten years served as a campus minister with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at Harvard University.
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Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power
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ReadHowYouWant, 2013
ISBN 10 : 1459673646
ISBN 13 : 9781459673649
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