Are you fair when leading your family? (83-4)

Written by Barry-Werner on August 20th, 2009. Posted in 1 Samuel, 1 Timothy, Fairness, Leader Qualifications, Leadership Principles, New Testament, Old Testament, Proverbs.

First Timothy 3:4-5 has this to say about leaders: “He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect, (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)” Read 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 22-25 and 1Timothy 3.

Eli was a successful priest and judge in Israel, yet he failed to discipline his own sons. As a result, they grew increasingly rebellious and contemptuous concerning the things of God. Eli’s failure in this area led not only to a loss of credibility, but ultimately to his own downfall.

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Are you giving whatever it takes to achieve your goals? (68-5)

Written by Barry-Werner on May 8th, 2009. Posted in 1 Timothy, Commitment, Dependence on God, Genesis, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership Principles, Long-Range Planning, New Testament, Old Testament, Problem Solving, Purpose/Passion.

Effective leaders find a way for their team to win. Good leaders will give whatever it takes; they find a way to achieve their goals. Read Genesis 29:16-30.

Jacob worked seven years for his uncle Laban for the hand of his daughter Rachel, a woman he loved. On their wedding night Laban substituted his older daughter Leah and Jacob did not discover the deception until the morning after.

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