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Deeper - Sample Entries Title: Leaders have unimpeachable lives Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2-7 Verse: "now the overseer (leader) must be above reproach" Observations: What comes to mind immediately as I reflect on this verse is that a leader is a person who is character conscious and self correcting. A leader does not require oversight from others, but will require accountability. Further reflection brings me to consider that a leader must have a good reputation within the church and community. The idea of being above reproach is 'unimpeachable'. There is no substance to rumors, gossip, or accusation against a leader. Pushing this further, I observe that there is nothing in the character/reputation of a church leader that would allow someone who is opposed or indifferent to the gospel to deflect its message. The gospel deserves a hearing because of the transformation in leader's lives. I must be a clean vessel for effective gospel transmission.Application: I realized that lasers must be impeccably clean, or they will fail. The advance of the gospel is dependent on the character and subsequent reputation of Christian leaders. It follows then that leaders will be the focus of attack from Satanic forces. This speaks powerfully to me about the necessity of character and good reputation in my own life and that of other leaders at Central. It is essential that leaders have accountability in their lives. We must find mentors and peers who will ask us the hard questions so that we are constantly guarding ourselves and maintaining excellence in character and behavior. The gospel is the means of godly leadership and godly leadership is a requirement for its advancement. Prayer: Father, help me to nourish my own soul before you in your word so that my life is honest and honorable. Thank you for the many godly and gifted leaders at Central. We know that we were not born this way, but your grace has won our hearts and changed our lives. You are tranforming us. Thank you that there is power in the gospel for us to change and that there is joy in becoming like your Son. Father, I know that I cannot maintain my reputation by my own strength. Point out my weakness, test me and purify me for your glory and the progress of the gospel in our city. |
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