Meekness is the Leverage of Leadership
In today’s world, meekness = weakness. God does not view it that way, however. The Bible says of Moses,”Now the man Moses was very meek,… Read More »Meekness is the Leverage of Leadership
In today’s world, meekness = weakness. God does not view it that way, however. The Bible says of Moses,”Now the man Moses was very meek,… Read More »Meekness is the Leverage of Leadership
This past week, I wrote an article on 21 things Pastors need to know about porn and it stirred up some discussion. This morning, I… Read More »So Is Porn a Problem?
Just this morning, a book came across my desk, Eyes of Integrity: The Porn Pandemic and How It Affects You, and I devoured it in… Read More »21 Things Pastors Need to Know About Porn
There was a recent study that suggested that power increases “moral hypocrisy.” That giving a person power makes that person feel entitled and causes a disconnect in their judgment. It also says that those in high-power positions tend to judge morality of others while not practicing what they preach.
As if everyone NOT in power practices what they preach.
Though I don’t agree completely with the study I will say this: character is a necessity in leadership.
Most people are familiar with some of the great Bible heroes like King David, Noah, and Gideon the Judge. But often people don’t realize what all three of these leaders have in common: none finished as well as they could have.
David committed adultery and murder, Noah got drunk and embarrassed himself, and Gideon led people to commit idolatry. Here’s the lesson, albeit a negative one – don’t do something stupid at the end of your time in leadership! Finish well. Finish strong. Finish with your integrity in tact.
Here are a few random thoughts about this…