The Bible teaches that we are victorious in Christ, but not everyone in authority is right. We must learn to live carefully, be wise, and discerning, and not assume that every time someone gets power or gets a position, God put them there. Mordecai's story in the book of Esther shows us the importance of self-definition and not letting others define us, and how to live by principles and stand out in an unjust world.
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