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>don't trust others

>puff up your reputation

>put off work for others?

What profession do you want to go into that demands such un-Christlike behavior?

Lusting after power is still lust. If God hasn't placed you in a position of authority it isn't right to usurp it. Remember David even after he was anointed refused to touch Saul.

Seek first the Kingdom of God, and all these things will be added unto you.

>>665049

politics (shadow tier).

>>665050

i want to believe

>>665052

>politics (shadow tier)

Mmmmmm … the delicious smell of LARPing.

>wanting to lie, cheat and maipulate your way into power

Are you serious?

>But let your speech be yea, yea: no, no: and that which is over and above these, is of evil. (Mt 5:37)

Out of interest, what are your intentions for the (political) power you seek? Because it's a general rule of thumb that those who want power most deserve it least.

>>665056

Double-bluffing is still allowed though, right?

No, the Christian life is a life of sacrifice, submission to God, and selfless compassion for others. The so-called "48 Laws of Power" are the laws of hypocrites.

>>665062

Only in really inconsequential matters (e.g. playing a friendly game with someone).

Otherwise I would say no, since you are still deceiving someone into doing what you want even if you are not "technically" lying.

The same goes for casuistry.

At best, the "48 Laws of Power" should be approached as a self-defense book. I.e. to be aware of these things when they're being pulled on you to avoid being taken advantage of.

>>665052

Seeking the kingdom of God is good, much will come your way when you integrate the values which will make you likable.

Much of the virtues that you can cultivate through religion, especially honesty and humility mean that people will heap honours upon you. You will have it all until the day you decide that one of the 7 virtues is no longer expedient.

Marcus Cicero lived his whole life a wealthy and honoured man for his strong sense of justice, his humility and his strength of character. In his waning years he was such a threat to Mark Anthony that he had him killed. Cicero became a martyr at a ripe old age, which is a perfect and fitting end for a great person. Cicero was considered so saintlike that he was admired by the early Church fathers.

>>665046

More about Cicero, St. Augustine was deeply influenced, perhaps even converted to Christianity by reading Cicero's lost dialogue, the Hortensius.