It all makes sense now...

I was reading Sex God by Rob Bell and read this section and what I have been going through in the last few weeks all makes sense now.

Take, for example, a parent who yells at their children and holds them accountable for all sorts of random tasks they were suppose to have known to do and who allows their mood to dictate the mood of the whole house. This kind of parent dominates their family with manipulative behavior and petty punishments that create chaos an insecurity for those around them. This kind of parent is using their strength, but they are actually weak. They do this because in truth, they're broken, confused and insecure. They have no idea what they're doing, as a parent or as a person.

The same is true for managers and bosses and teachers and anyone who uses their position of authority to coerce or manipulate or bully others. They can get people to do what they want, but it's only because of the position they hold. Their authority is rooted in nothing larger or stronger or higher than their rank. And that can be taken away tomorrow. They may appear strong, but they are actually weak.

Maybe this also speaks to some of you. But either way you should go pick up this book today. It is unbelievable.

SNYDER