It is my humble opinion that we were created by God to govern ourselves. Yet much of human history is the story of human beings controlling or dominating each other. I believe the freest and most powerful people are those who are free from the need to dominate or control others, and free from the domination and control of others. In order to fully govern ourselves we must become the CEO, CFO, and COO of our own lives. However, we must first emancipate ourselves from anything and everything that has control over us.
The quality of our lives is determined by what, and to whom, we say ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. As the CEO, CFO, and COO, of our ‘Yes’ and ‘No’, an unequivocal “Yes” to God can protect us from hostile takeovers and fiscal deficits. As the ‘Chief Executive Officer’ of your ‘Yes & No,’ you have the final say over your will. As the ‘Chief Financial Officer’ of your will, you sign off on all expenditures of your time, money, and resources. As the Chief Operating Officer of your time, money, and resources you make sure that all resources are being used to carry out the mission and purpose of your life.
While I believe this ancient wisdom of God is buried in every culture and people group and even in every cellular construction in the universe, it is my humble opinion that the epitome of self-rule is found in the example and teachings of Jesus Christ. I do not say this as a defense of Christianity but because I believe that his words combined with his example transcend science and religion. He was the ultimate CEO, CFO, and COO of his life and taught and demonstrated how we can become as well. This does not mean that we do not need to work in cooperation with others. In fact, the greatest levels of cooperation and unity can be accomplished when we learn how to effectively run the business of our own lives, without trying to run the lives of others.