From: The Body
By: Charles Colson
The attitude Christ modeled for us is one that should typify every Christian, whether in pulpit or pew, whether leader of a vast organization or solitary prayer warrior. Not puffed up with self-importance, but poured out for others....
That doesn't mean we shrink from responsibility. God calls each of us to a particular task. But when the temptation of pride comes knocking...as it will...we must lock the door against it - whatever that takes.
But the toughest question is, How do we know? Because usually the knock is very faint, and we don't listen for it. The best protection I have discovered is accountability. Since we all have blind spots, we must, as we mentioned earlier, submit ourselves to those who can see the logs floating in our eyes.
How often does your church governing body review 1 Peter 5:2?...Or Paul's first letter to Timothy? We must constantly check each other on how well we are measuring up to the clear biblical requirements of leadership.
By: Charles Colson
The attitude Christ modeled for us is one that should typify every Christian, whether in pulpit or pew, whether leader of a vast organization or solitary prayer warrior. Not puffed up with self-importance, but poured out for others....
That doesn't mean we shrink from responsibility. God calls each of us to a particular task. But when the temptation of pride comes knocking...as it will...we must lock the door against it - whatever that takes.
But the toughest question is, How do we know? Because usually the knock is very faint, and we don't listen for it. The best protection I have discovered is accountability. Since we all have blind spots, we must, as we mentioned earlier, submit ourselves to those who can see the logs floating in our eyes.
How often does your church governing body review 1 Peter 5:2?...Or Paul's first letter to Timothy? We must constantly check each other on how well we are measuring up to the clear biblical requirements of leadership.
