Indie Fab awards2014 Midwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence (General Trade) 2014 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year ("Also Recommended," Leadership) Fore Word 2013 Book of the Year Award Honorable Mention (Adult Nonfiction, Religion) Power corrupts as we\'ve seen time and time again.
An essential book for all who would influence their world for the good.".
Wielding Power need not distort us or others, but instead can be stewarded well.
Throughout Crouch offers fresh insights from key biblical passages, demonstrating how Scripture calls us to discipline our power.
He considers not just its personal side but the important ways Power develops and resides in institutions.
While the effects of Power are often very evident, he uncovers why Power is frequently hidden.
If we are to do God\'s work fight injustice, bring peace, create beauty and allow the image of God to thrive in those around us how are we to do these things if not by power? With his trademark clear-headed analysis, Andy Crouch unpacks the dynamics of Power that either can make human flourishing possible or can destroy the image of God in people.
This is "Playing god" as it is meant to be.
Yet Power is also the means by which we bring life, create possibilities, offer hope and make human flourishing possible.
They too often breed injustice by participating in what the Bible calls idolatry.
Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled media stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and authority.
People too often abuse their Power and play god in the lives of others.
Indie Fab awards2014 Midwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence (General Trade) 2014 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year ("Also Recommended," Leadership) Fore Word 2013 Book of the Year Award Honorable Mention (Adult Nonfiction, Religion) Power corrupts as we\'ve seen time and time again
