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Stephen Um on Power

June 8 – Micah 3 – Listen Up Leaders

Stephen Um writes: “We have all sorts of power and privilege. Therefore, don’t misuse it, but equally don’t fail to use it. Let the gospel inform and shape the way you understand power. Because we follow Jesus, we do not domineer, we do not oppress, we do not live in superiority… but we are able to be humble and bold, to be steward leaders.” The gospel does not remove power; it transforms how we hold and use it.

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