How Gideon became a bureaucrat...

Many ignore this portion of Gideon's story: the dirt.

The temptation of popularity.

Proverbs 18:12 "Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, And before honor is humility."

Gideon got lazy and pride crept in.

Pride brings destruction to Gideon and the people around him.

Beware of those who want power but don't take responsibilities.  

Many unelected "gatekeepers" influence policy hiding in plain site.