Episode 35 - Power Play

Progressing to the letter "P", the third topic in his "M.A.P.S." series, Ben takes a look at another one of the biggest traps men face today:  power.  It's a trap that puts many influential men on the front pages for the worst reasons.  It's also a trap many of us think, based on our life circumstances, that we'd never get caught up in.  Lest we be deceived, the Tim-tation to power lurks everywhere.  Essential question for this episode:  how do we avoid the pitfalls that come with power?

Ben's the captain, issuing body checks and calling the formations for the episode.  Chad protects the goal by sending opponents to the penalty box, as the two shuffle out onto this topic's thin ice.  Is it possible to gain and maintain power while also staying humble?  How can things like personal isolation, lack of accountability, and concern with external appearance lead to abuse of power?  What is the proper end or purpose of power for those given the responsibility to wield it? 

SHOW NOTES:

Cautionary Tale:  "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" (podcast - The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill | Podcasts | Christianity Today )

Scripture Reference (Philippians 2):  https://biblehub.com/philippians/2.htm?msclkid=0242772ed00b11ec91810dff7071fec6