The Same Kingdom

This piece by Erica Brown (gift article) about the hubris of our leadership in this country contains a surprising amount of biblical commentary for something from The Atlantic, but I’ll take it. The Bible wants us to know that power changes people, that they come to enjoy the weight and clout of office and its many material and emotional benefits. Proverbs, in only one verse, captures the pleasure of power: “The king’s smile means life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring.

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