Father’s and Chief’s

1. A father's priorities are for the benefit of his children. A chief's priorities are for the benefit of himself

2. A father's task is to help his son's come to maturity. A chief's tasks have the purpose of increasing his followers obedience and furthering his own agenda

3. A father understands that his strength and authority will dissipate. A chief remains king as long as he can gather strength to maintain his authority

4. A father wants all eyes on God. A chief wants all eyes on himself

5. A father wants his sons to exceed him. A chief wants no-one to exceed him

6. A father gives credit approval. A chief wants his subjects to remain slaves

7. A father teaches those he loves to give. A chief expects sacrificial gifts from his followers

8. A father releases power to enlarge his son's sphere of influence. A chief consolidates power to control his kingdom

9. A father is willing to lay down his life. A chief wants his people to lay down their lives for him

10. A father gives without expectation. A chief taxes the people for his own benefit

11. A father wants his children to make decisions. A chief wants his subjects to remain under his rule as slaves

12. A father releases power to enlarge his son's sphere of influence. A chief consolidates power to control his kingdom

13. A father desires to be outgrown. A chief is constantly afraid of being outgrown.

14. A father is excited when his children leave. A chief is threatened if people leave.

15. A father can be fruitful and multiply. A chief cannot reproduce, he can only succeed or replace.

16. A father raises up sons in their own dominion and authority. A chief can only share his dominion.

17. A father wants sons. A chief wants subjects.

18. A father trains in truth. A chief punishes when wrong.

19. A father's authority with his son will decrease. A chief will never let his decrease.

20. A father's authority comes from relationships. A chief's authority comes from position.