There once was a man who desired to be king. He had ambition, intellect, and the ability to influence those around him. He studied the ways of leadership, learned the arts of persuasion, and sought the company of wise men. Yet, he did not understand the most crucial truth of kingship: no man can be king unless he is unwavering upon the principle under the law of creation. It is not the strength of one’s will nor the force of one’s charisma that makes a ruler. The alignment with the Divine purpose bestows the honor of leadership.

To be chosen is not merely to be acknowledged but to be found worthy. A king does not forcefully claim his throne or grasp it through deception. He is chosen. His heart is aligned with the higher order because his soul carries the weight of responsibility with unwavering integrity. He understands that to lead is not to serve himself but to become a vessel to fulfill creation’s purpose.

This man desperately wished to be king and was given the grace of opportunity. He was not the original chosen one, but by divine grace, he was appointed to walk a path toward leadership. In its benevolence, Heaven sometimes bestows honor upon those not destined for it, offering them a chance to rise beyond their nature. Yet, the weight of such a blessing is immense, and only those who carry it with humility and righteousness will maintain their place.

The law of creation is unbending in its truth: a man who betrays his purpose also loses his appointment. Grace, though freely given, is not to be taken for granted. Many men have been lifted by fate, only to squander their gifts in selfishness, arrogance, and deceit. The burden of kingship is not a privilege but a duty; those who fail to uphold it will see their crowns dissolve into dust.

This man, once given grace, began to stray from his purpose. His heart, once open to the guidance of the Divine, grew heavy with the desires of his own making. Instead of seeking wisdom, he sought flattery. Instead of recognizing the talents of those around him, he dismissed them in favor of those who whispered in his ear what he wished to hear. He turned his back on those who had lifted him, betrayed those who had trusted him, and sought power for the sake of power itself.

He deceived those who had helped him, and in doing so, he deceived himself. His wife, who had stood by him in faith, became an obstacle to his desires. The people who had believed in him saw the cracks in his character. And as he climbed higher upon his ill-gotten throne, the foundation beneath him crumbled. Heaven is strict in its justice. No man is allowed to betray or deceive another without consequence.

For a time, he believed he could hold onto his position. He silenced those who spoke against him, surrounded himself with those who fed his pride, and convinced himself that he was still walking in grace. But the truth always shines in the end. The truth reflects the true motivation of a man overtaken by ego and selfishness. The light of creation does not abide in deception, and the throne of a false king is always temporary.

When a man takes his appointment for granted and casts aside the principles that allowed him to rise, he seals his fate. There is no permanence in leadership without integrity. He had once been given a chance to be great, align himself with creation, and serve righteousness. But he had squandered it, and so the Divine hand that had once lifted him now withdrew its blessing. The world, which had once seen him as a rising leader, now turned its back on him. The wife he had forsaken found her own path to light. The friends he had betrayed no longer spoke his name. The throne that had once seemed so secure collapsed beneath him, and he fell into the abyss of his own making.

Some men, when they fall, are given a chance for redemption. If their hearts remain open to correction, recognize their failures, and seek to realign with the law of creation, they may find a path back to grace. But there is often no return for the man who has gone too far, for the man who has deceived those who loved him, for the man who has betrayed the very foundation of his purpose. Heaven is merciful, but it is also just.

At some point, every man will be confronted by the truth of his motivations. Why do you seek power? Why do you desire to stand at the top of responsibility? Is it for your own glory, or is it for the happiness and well-being of others? The law of creation is unchanging: authentic leadership is not about self-exaltation but service. A king who rules for himself is no king at all.

From the beginning of time, the path of righteousness has been set. The tree of life does not yield fruit to those who walk in falsehood. When grace falls upon you, the only response is to take responsibility with integrity, courage, and humility. To recognize the contributions of others, to surround yourself with those who bring wisdom, even when they are not perfect, and to walk in unwavering alignment with the Divine purpose.

How many men have we known who sought to be kings only to be cast down into despair? The annals of history are filled with their names—leaders who betrayed their purpose, fell to the temptations of power and deceived those they were meant to uplift. Their stories end not in triumph but in ruin.

Yet, there is a different ending for those who remain steadfast, those who hold to the law of creation, and those who seek the throne not for themselves but for the betterment of others. The true king is not the one who demands loyalty but the one who inspires it. He does not seek power for its own sake but wields it as a tool to bring light where there is darkness, justice where there is oppression, and joy where there is sorrow.

The man who wanted to be king had a choice. He could have walked the path of righteousness. He could have remained humble in his appointment, seeking always to serve rather than to rule. But he did not, and so he fell. And in his fall, he serves as a warning to all who seek power without understanding the responsibility it entails.

The truth is simple: No one under Heaven can betray or deceive another. The grace of the Creator is a gift, not an entitlement. And those who take it for granted will see it slip away. But for those who remain faithful, who walk in alignment with the purpose of creation, the throne is not a burden but a calling. And to them, the honor of kingship is given—not as a privilege, but as a sacred duty.