Untidy Faith

2 Samuel 5 | Balancing Altruism and Ambition

March 25, 2024 Kate Boyd | Author of An Untidy Faith Season 7 Episode 4
Untidy Faith
2 Samuel 5 | Balancing Altruism and Ambition
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?

Kate Boyd - Book | Newsletter | Instagram | Twitter