So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him. John 12:10-11

As we see in this account, the lust for power drives people to do some very crazy and evil things. German psychologist Erich Fromm noted, “the lust for power is not rooted in strength but in weakness.” The chief priests were weakening and losing that power quickly. Wanting to kill two people because of that “power trip” is clearly crossing the line.

As I write this, the IRS, National Security Agency, and Justice Department are all admitting to abusing the power they were entrusted with over the past few years. That kind of power in such a large scale is frightening.

Consider carefully the power and influence you have other other people’s lives. The things you say and do get noticed.