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Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing

Jonathan Leeman

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Description:Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Believers to Steward Their God-Given AuthorityIn every position of power—from executives and world leaders to church elders and parents—lies the potential for life-giving leadership or destructive corruption. Driven by sinful pride or opportunism, many people abuse their God-given authority, harming the ones they’re called to lead and contributing to a skeptical attitude toward leadership. The answer to bad authority, however, is not no authority, but good authority—the kind that, according to Scripture, causes those under it to flourish. In this compelling guide from 9Marks, Jonathan Leeman shows that authority, done biblically, is not only good but essential to human flourishing. Through Scripture and many first-hand stories, he presents 5 attributes of positive authority and warns against sinfulness that corrupts leadership. Dozens of study questions throughout the book guide readers as they think through each chapter individually or with a group. Pointing to Jesus as the ultimate model of good authority, Leeman equips readers to pursue godly influence in their personal and professional lives. Challenges readers to identify weaknesses in their own leadership style and offers 5 attributes of godly authority Filled with compelling stories that illustrate key points A Great Resource for Pastors, Employers, Officers, and Helps readers understand how to practice godly authority in church, at home, and in the workplace Created for Individual or Group This edition features study questions in each chapter of the book, encouraging deeper reflection and discussion We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing. To get started finding Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Believers to Steward Their God-Given AuthorityIn every position of power—from executives and world leaders to church elders and parents—lies the potential for life-giving leadership or destructive corruption. Driven by sinful pride or opportunism, many people abuse their God-given authority, harming the ones they’re called to lead and contributing to a skeptical attitude toward leadership. The answer to bad authority, however, is not no authority, but good authority—the kind that, according to Scripture, causes those under it to flourish. In this compelling guide from 9Marks, Jonathan Leeman shows that authority, done biblically, is not only good but essential to human flourishing. Through Scripture and many first-hand stories, he presents 5 attributes of positive authority and warns against sinfulness that corrupts leadership. Dozens of study questions throughout the book guide readers as they think through each chapter individually or with a group. Pointing to Jesus as the ultimate model of good authority, Leeman equips readers to pursue godly influence in their personal and professional lives. Challenges readers to identify weaknesses in their own leadership style and offers 5 attributes of godly authority Filled with compelling stories that illustrate key points A Great Resource for Pastors, Employers, Officers, and Helps readers understand how to practice godly authority in church, at home, and in the workplace Created for Individual or Group This edition features study questions in each chapter of the book, encouraging deeper reflection and discussion We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing. To get started finding Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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