Ebook: Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Introduction; 1 The Discovery of Power; Part One; Exploration: Gen 1-2; 2 Power Is a Gift; 3 Idolatry; 4 Injustice; A Note; 5 Icons; Exploration: John 2; Part Two; Exploration: Exodus 20; 6 The Hiddenness of Power; 7 Force, Coercion and Violence; 8 The Lure of Privilege; Exploration: John 13; Part Three; 9 The Gift of Institutions; 10 Principalities, Powers and Broken Institutions; 11 Becoming Trustees; Exploration: Philemon; Part Four; 12 Disciplined Power; 13 The Sabbath Ladder; 14 The End of Power; Exploration: Luke 15; Acknowledgments.;2014 Midwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence (General Trade)Granted the Digital Book World QED seal for quality in ebook design2014 Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year (""Also Recommended, "" Leadership)ForeWord 2013 Book of the Year Award Honorable Mention (Adult Nonfiction, Religion)Power corrupts-as we've seen time and time again. People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled media stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and authority. They too often breed injustice by participatin.