Sunday, September 23, 2007

Are You A Model Leader

C.S. Lewis said,

 

"Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort of man he is..."

 

Our true identities will always be found out, and chances are, we'll never witness the scope of our influence. Like a stone thrown into the water, casting ripples in every direction, even those who don't know our names are bound to be touched by the impact of our lives. Here is a challenge you should consider as you live to be the best model leader as possible:

 

  • Be Genuine If you're truly a good role model, you'll set the same example with family as you will in public with friends

 

  • Don't Be A People Pleaser It's all too easy to be motivated to set a good example by wanting to impress others. However, other people are human too. They're bound to disappoint. Paul wrote, "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." (Galatians 1:10) We should want to set an example, but only for the glory of God.

 

  • Be Willing To Be A Servant In John 13:1-20, in the act of washing His disciples' feet, Christ proved that leadership requires servanthood. "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet…" (John 13:14). If the Son of God did this, how can we do less?


What role models do you have in your life?

 

How have they impacted your life?

 

What characteristics have defined their leadership?

 

Are you up to the challenge to be a model leader?

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