Influence is not the same as authority. Authority can be abused by influence gives.
Influence requires humility. The essence of influence is others. The key word is relationships.
Granddaddy can pick up a phone and call anyone in the world and they will take his call. But he doesn't know it.
The greatest joy of my is when Jesus moves on my heart and tells me to give to someone.
Uriah proved to be a better man drunk than David was sober.
All our good works and good intentions can't solve our sin problem.