**What is the first thing that happens in situations involving power and control?**

The initial consequence of power and control exercised by a perpetrator is the loss of humanity and disconnection from the Holy Spirit. 

This disconnection occurs when the desire to control others—who ultimately belong to the Lord—takes over and consumes the perpetrator. 

In the process, the perpetrator loses their own power and understanding by abusing their position.

The second effect of power and control is the emergence of a criminal mindset focused on manipulating others, often using whatever means necessary to gain power for the perpetrator's own desires.

**Why is this such a significant issue?**

Those who practice power and control fail to engage in real relationships. 

There is no genuine two-way relationship with the Lord, humanity, or the individuals being controlled.

The practice of power and control is unholy and self-serving, as it ignores the importance of fellowship and respect for the person being controlled. 

People should not be treated as slaves to be manipulated into fulfilling foolish or selfish desires or harmed in missions that disregard fellowship and basic human rights.

Power and control represent a distortion of true power, where real power is rooted in knowledge and the ability to make wise decisions aligned with fellowship and the teachings of the Lord.

There is no way to gain genuine knowledge or intelligence through the control or manipulation of others for selfish power gains. 

Attempts to do so lead to failures in adhering to spiritual laws, natural laws, legal principles, economic regulations, and the laws governing human nature.

🤔Would you like to be controlled or abused, disrespected, and disregarded? 

Because that's what happens when someone practices power and control over you.