Today, as Pastor Johnny teaches the story of Abimelech – son of Gideon – we see the universal truths that these texts expose about leaders. Leaders who only desire their own power and selfish ambitions continue to rise up, just like Abimelech. And when people turn away from God and toward these leaders, it never ends well. As followers of Jesus, we are not to put our faith in humans, but in God himself. And instead of fighting the way the world fights, we pray for our enemies and seek justice always.