Positionally oriented people can sometimes experience corruption, and the reason I think so is because they are consumed by how their position makes them look, consequently exposing them to practices that will only build their self ego, and we know that cannot be a good thing for anyone. If I am correct, my Bible calls it pride. Have you heard this phrase, absolutely power corrupts.? There is a probability you might have heard the terminology and possibly wondered why. I believe David and Saul’s story can help us answer this question. The Bible says, David in the midst of one of the most arguably challenging time of his kingship said, “Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.” David was the king, he had position, power and influence, yet he was more concerned with the presence of God upon his life rather than his position as king. David understood from an early age; the hand of the Lord was upon him, it was God who chose him as king over His people, and it was God’s presence that sustained his tenure through wars and battles. David turned his attention towards God, because he knew the source of his help. And the Lord said to Samuel, “Arise, anoint him; for this is the one. Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.” Read 1 Samuel 16:12b. Continue reading “Presence or Position: Which do you prefer? – Part 4” →