Esther 3

Human had, no doubt, political aspirations. The king MAY have been manipulated into promoting him and requiring everyone to bow to Haman. (What reasonable person would want THAT?)

Mordecai, a Jew who was taught to bow to God alone, refused.

Politicians who love unwarranted adulation are very suspect. If you think you detect personal ambition in a politician, it’s probably there. Bow ONLY to the Lord.