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An Example of Humility in Leadership

Matt — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:04:18 +0000

Scripture

Observation

Jesus knew His identity as Master and Lord of all and yet took a position of service to mankind. The greatest is to become as the youngest and the leader as one who serves.

Application

I can never use a title (husband, father, pastor, leader, etc.) as a reason to avoid service. These titles all bestow on me a greater responsibility to serve.

Prayer

Lord, thank you for your example of service and humility. Help me to be a humble servant according to your example.

Public Humility

Matt — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:28:01 +0000

Pastor Stephen Furtick started Elevation Church in North Carolina just a few years ago, and they have grown fast. They have been very deliberate about leveraging the internet to be very transparent about what they do. Below is what he had to say about how to receive that transparency:

I have said, and will say, some dumb things. I’ve said some inaccurate things. Sometimes, I’ve said accurate things in dumb ways. If it every sounds like I’m schizophrenic because I say one thing in August and another thing in November, it’s because I’m learning. I’m progressing. I know it’s uncomfortable to watch me change clothes right in front of you. But at least I’m fresh.

Matt — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:25:42 +0000

Jesus Christ is a God whom we approach without pride, and before whom we humble ourselves without despair.

- Blaise Pascal, philosopher and mathematician, (1623-1662)