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Mar 3, 2024 · In this message, we are going to dig into the biblical teaching about leaders in the church — who they are and what they do. So, I invite you to come with me through five steps. Step 1: I will try to show that it is God’s will that there be leaders in all Christian churches.
Aug 30, 2016 · A Christian leader will be known by the words he/she uses when speaking to others. Rude and offensive words reveal a corrupt heart, whereas wise and gracious words reveal a good heart. The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.
- A Good Leader Seeks God’s Direction.
- A Good Leader Is Modest, Not arrogant.
- A Good Leader Is A Peacemaker.
- A Good Leader Is Fair and Just.
- A Good Leader Is A Good Learner.
- A Good Leader Is Humble.
- A Good Leader Is Sensible and kind.
- A Good Leader Is Slow to anger.
Is there anything more important in a leader than he or she seeking God’s direction? Proverbs 16:1says “The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.” Verse 3 adds, “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” And verse 9, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his ste...
We’ve all encountered the know-it-all leader, the “submit-or-else” type of leader. But Proverbs 16:5says, “Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.” I don’t know about you, but I definitely don’t want to be referred to as an abomination to the Lord. That’s some pretty scary stuff.
Proverbs 16:7says “When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Yet so many leaders aren’t interested in examining an opposing viewpoint or other ideas. We’ve lost the ability to empathize with others, and compromise has become a bad word. There’s something to be said of sticking to principles. I believe Go...
“Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice” (Proverbs 16:8). I believe in goals, and working hard to achieve them. But, the end always justifying the means is simply not true. A good leader is more interested in doing things the right way.
Proverbs 16:16says, “How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” A good leader should always be learning, growing and improving. The day you feel there is nothing left to learn is the day that pride and arrogance have taken root. And, we’ve already discussed how the Lord feels about arrogance.
We’ve seen countless prominent examples of Proverbs 16:18: “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” From politicians and celebrities to CEOs and pastors, many have grabbed headlines as their empires have fallen. In most of these cases, it’s pride that has crept in. They thought themselves invincible, but quickly found ou...
“Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips” (Proverbs 16:22-23). Being smart and sensible makes a good leader more persuasive and effective. A good leader uses “gracious words” (verse 24), not speech that is “like a ...
We’ve all seen the caricatures in moviesand television of the angry boss; the person who yells for no reason, barks orders and berates and demoralizes the staff. Perhaps you’ve even worked for such a person. The Bible says that “Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” As you read th...
Mar 29, 2022 · Here are two general characteristics of a Christian leader: A leader must lead with integrity of heart (Titus 2:7, Psalms 78:72). Integrity means that a person’s conduct, speech and beliefs are all aligned.
- HONORING CHRISTIAN LEADER IS CHARACTERIZED BY LOVE. When one thinks of a LEADER, the word “love” isn’t necessarily what comes to mind. To the world, the word “love” may even sound weak.
- HONORING CHRISTIAN LEADER IS HUMBLE. Humility flows out of proper perspective and a grateful heart. The humble CHRISTIAN LEADER surrenders to God, giving Christ His rightful place as Lord.
- HONORING CHRISTIAN LEADER IS OBEDIENT. The obedient CHRISTIAN LEADER lives for an audience of One and seeks to be a wise and faithful steward.
- HONORING CHRISTIAN LEADER HAS INTEGRITY. Many over-simplify integrity and miss the extreme importance of this quality for the CHRISTIAN LEADER.
Sep 11, 2023 · Christian leader qualities, as indicated in 1 Timothy 3:1-15 and Titus 1:5-9, should be the core of the approach to leadership.
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Feb 14, 2020 · We lead others to serve God and for the greater good. With that, there is an upward focus, inward examination and outward manifestation. Let’s take a look at each, exploring the three vital components to a healthy heart in leadership.
