A real leader is someone who lives in the power and promise of God not the power and promise of man.
16 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves.17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.18 But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses.
19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures,20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division,21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.25 Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives. Galatians 5:16-24
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The Power of the GROUP
There is a good book out called "The 100 Most Important Bible Verses for Leaders" published by the W Publishing Group. As I have been reading this book, God has been doing some amazing things in my heart and mind. This book is good for leaders who don't want to stay the same. If you're a leader who is content with the status quo then just stop reading now. But if you are a leader with a desire to grow and become the most effective leader you can be, let God's Word work into your heart.
"Get advice if you want your plans to work. If you go to war, get the advice of others."
-Proverbs 10:18
From this verse we know that it is God who designed leaders to have accountability. Now, everyone needs accountability in order to grow in their faith, but leaders need special accountability. Whether you're the leader of a large corporation, or a pastor of a small church, listen to this advice: Leaders need an effective GROUP of advisors. These advisers are different people who can offer advice, direction, and accountability, to a leader. These advisors should have five qualities as follows: Godly wisdom, Realism, Optimism, Understanding, and Perseverance.
It is my belief that every leader should seek first godly wisdom. Wisdom that comes from God is tested, true and universal. Therefore a leader should have an adviser who offers godly wisdom. Second a leader should have someone who offers a dose of realism. Please note, a realist is not a pessimist. You should be careful that you don't mistake one for the other. The realist gives you, as the book says, the perspective of "the good, the bad, and the ugly". The optimistic looks at the great opportunities and possibilities. Both, together, are healthy but apart they can be destructive. Next the leader should have someone who offers understanding. This understanding is a reminding of the mission, vision, and values. The person with understanding helps leaders stay on the path that has been laid out in the corporation's strategic plan. (Which, if you don't have one, in order to be successful, you should get one!) The last quality is perseverance. The group should persevere through any decision big and small, tough or easy, short term or long term.
If a leader surrounds himself with a GROUP of advisers his or her plans will succeed. You can take that to the bank.
"Get advice if you want your plans to work. If you go to war, get the advice of others."
-Proverbs 10:18
From this verse we know that it is God who designed leaders to have accountability. Now, everyone needs accountability in order to grow in their faith, but leaders need special accountability. Whether you're the leader of a large corporation, or a pastor of a small church, listen to this advice: Leaders need an effective GROUP of advisors. These advisers are different people who can offer advice, direction, and accountability, to a leader. These advisors should have five qualities as follows: Godly wisdom, Realism, Optimism, Understanding, and Perseverance.
It is my belief that every leader should seek first godly wisdom. Wisdom that comes from God is tested, true and universal. Therefore a leader should have an adviser who offers godly wisdom. Second a leader should have someone who offers a dose of realism. Please note, a realist is not a pessimist. You should be careful that you don't mistake one for the other. The realist gives you, as the book says, the perspective of "the good, the bad, and the ugly". The optimistic looks at the great opportunities and possibilities. Both, together, are healthy but apart they can be destructive. Next the leader should have someone who offers understanding. This understanding is a reminding of the mission, vision, and values. The person with understanding helps leaders stay on the path that has been laid out in the corporation's strategic plan. (Which, if you don't have one, in order to be successful, you should get one!) The last quality is perseverance. The group should persevere through any decision big and small, tough or easy, short term or long term.
If a leader surrounds himself with a GROUP of advisers his or her plans will succeed. You can take that to the bank.
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