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2 Samuel 5 | Balancing Altruism and Ambition

2 Samuel 5 | Balancing Altruism and Ambition

Untidy Faith

March 25, 202445m 18s

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Show Notes

When it comes to leadership in churches, we've seen what happens when the balance between altruism and ambition tips in the wrong direction. Turns out we may have some of evangelicalism's favorite Bible characters to blame for that.

In 2 Samuel 5, we see another "success" of David, and yet we wonder, is he really the model we should look to? 

And what happens in the real world when we read the Bible without deep consideration of how our interpretation affects real people?

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