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We all build little kingdoms of comfort and control, don't we? We curate our friend groups, our social media feeds, our routines, all to create a space where we feel safe and in charge. But what happens when that instinct goes too far? When protecting our little kingdom becomes more important than advancing God's great kingdom? A self-enthroned king, having rejected authority and slandered his rivals, takes one final, tragic step: he turns his kingdom into a fortress.
By Stanton PetersenWe all build little kingdoms of comfort and control, don't we? We curate our friend groups, our social media feeds, our routines, all to create a space where we feel safe and in charge. But what happens when that instinct goes too far? When protecting our little kingdom becomes more important than advancing God's great kingdom? A self-enthroned king, having rejected authority and slandered his rivals, takes one final, tragic step: he turns his kingdom into a fortress.