I was sharing 3 learning points about leadership from Matthew 20:20-28 to a group of teenagers aged 11-18. Just to share with you too.
Lesson 1 (Vs 20-23): Being a leader is not about seeking self-interest.
Unlike James and John's mother who ask for a return for her sons because they followed Jesus, thus asking the question "What do I gain from becoming a leader?", we focus is to seek out God's purpose through us by the leadership role we play.
Lesson 2 (vs 24-28): Christian leadership is about serving others. It is about putting other people's interests first, serving them in light of the attitude of a humble servant.
Lesson 3 (vs.28):Leaders are clear about their mission and are he committed to do it
Jesus knew the reason he came into the world is to save you and me from the punisment of sin. A leader knows why he is appointed, he knows his responsibilities and carries them out well with full commitment even when it is difficult or even when it is not enjoyable.
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- Lee Mei
- I am a HR practitioner who specializes in Organisational and Talent Development. I believe in people development and I do strive to create a working environment that practises Christian values. A worship leader and Sunday School teacher, I am also a part-time TEE student with STM. My hobbies include singing, reading and window shopping and listening to CDs at music stores but hardly buying any.
2 comments:
yup, agree with you. Christian leaders are servant-leaders.On lesson 3,it is vital to carry out the responsibilities with love & commitment.Somehow people nowadays look for conveniency in serving God & not 'wholeheartedly','willingly' or with the 'Christ above all' mindset.So, let's play our role right, like the song 'Find us faithful'-O may all who come behind us find us faithful, may the fire of our devotion light their way,may the footprints that we leave, lead them to receive, and the lives we live inspire them to obey God.
Dr David Gunaratnam is a model of servant leadership in malaysia :)
http://theagora.blogspot.com/2007/10/in-honor-of-dr-david-gunaratnam.html
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