Many individuals commonly believe that surrendering control to Christ is necessary in order for Him to take control. However, if Christ himself operated in perfect harmony with His Father using all of His faculties, why would He require us to relinquish our desires, wants, and logic in order to comprehend Him? In reality, our understanding of God is rooted in our understanding of ourselves. It can be argued that if Christ is truly in control, then self-control is crucial in preventing the desire to control others.

As our understanding of Christ deepens, so too does our self-awareness. This is due to the fact that Christ exerts ultimate control over all aspects of existence, with the purpose of bringing glory and promoting goodness. Consequently, if something is designated as good, it is bestowed upon us as a precious gift. Therefore, it seems illogical for us to relinquish this gift back to its giver. Instead, we possess complete authority over this gift, akin to two parallel lines intersecting – a testament to our desire to attain what we truly long for, and to fulfill the purpose for which we have been endowed. Naturally, as we immerse ourselves in the sovereignty of Christ, our appreciation for the value of this gift intensifies, leading to a greater personal satisfaction derived from its possession.

The motivation behind individuals' desire to exert control over others stems from their lack of control by Christ. It is logical to question why we would seek to deviate from the thoughts, emotions, and experiences of the perfect Man. If we allow ourselves to be guided by the Perfect man, our relationship with Him would be impervious to any external influences that could potentially harm it. We would have unwavering faith in the possibility of all things, as we witness Christ's ability to transform and recreate everything. Those who are not under Christ's control tend to assume a position of sole authority and dominance, whereas those who have spent time with Christ are liberated from the need to control others. Consequently, they are able to find true joy and fulfillment within themselves.