There is a well-known phrase in the Apostle’s Creed asserting that Jesus “Suffered under Pontus Pilate.” In this passage, Jesus begins to suffer under Pilate’s weak and inept leadership. Pilate was the procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD, and he possessed two consuming passions: 1) gaining acceptance of his superiors and 2) advancing the trajectory of his career. In this story, we see the terrible consequences of making acceptance by the world the primary focus of your life.