Authority, Glory, and the Illusion of Power: A Kingdom Reflection Luke 4:6:

“To you I will give all this authority and their glory…” This was Satan’s offer to Jesus. Not money. Not pleasures. But authority and glory—because those are what men crave. The need to be seen, obeyed, remembered. But what was being offered was a false glory—one that Jesus rejected. Because true glory isn’t in controlling men. It’s in serving God. Man’s Glory Is Measured by Applause Today, whether in politics, business, or religion, the same temptation remains: glorify yourself under the banner of service. A preacher builds a billion-dollar auditorium while children nearby sleep on empty stomachs. A “man of God” acquires jets, yet his people can’t afford medicine. Yes, buildings wear out. Jets become scrap. But love, sacrifice, and obedience echo in eternity. “Heaven is my throne, the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me?” —Isaiah 66:1 God’s Glory Is Measured by Love Jesus never built a cathedral, but He built people. He didn’t conquer cities—He conquered sin. His throne was a cross, not a stage. We’ve allowed a dangerous shift. We celebrate ministers for what they accumulate, not for whom they lift. We measure revival by crowd size, not heart change. And we call pride, "blessing." The Tragedy of Misused Authority Religious authority becomes dangerous when it mirrors worldly power. Jesus said: “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them... Not so with you. Whoever wants to become great must be your servant.” —Matthew 20:25–26 When authority forgets the towel and grabs the crown, it loses the Kingdom. The Vanity of It All Everything man calls glorious—titles, jets, empires, cathedrals—will rot. But what you did for the hungry, the prisoner, the stranger? “You did for Me.” —Matthew 25:40 Let’s reclaim glory, not as position, but as posture. Let’s stop chasing golden stages and start walking humble roads. Let’s be like Christ. #Luke4 #GloryOfGod #ServantLeadership #ChurchReform #VanityVsGlory #TrueAuthority #JesusWay #ChristianReflection #ModernChurch #FaithAwakening #SpiritualDiscernment #KingdomValues #ObedienceOverShow #ChristianBlog