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Monday February 19
“Leave them; they are blind guides.” Mt 15:14 NIV
There are plenty of good leaders around–don’t be afraid to follow them. But what about the “blind guides” that Jesus talks about? Here are some signs to help you identify and avoid them: (1) Inflexibility. True leaders have a teachable spirit and a servant’s heart. They rejoice in your growth and aren’t threatened by your development. They won’t try to “keep you in the nest” when it’s clear that you’re ready to fly. (2) Elitism. Look out for the “we-alone-are-right” attitude. When someone can’t acknowledge and fellowship with other members of God’s redeemed family, something’s wrong. The word exclusive is often another word for paranoid. (3) Moneygrubbing. Here is God’s standard for leadership: “Not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve” (1Pe 5:2 NIV). The Bible also says good leaders are “worthy of double honour” (1Ti 5:17), which means twice as much. But look out for those who teach that you must only sow your seed into their field, and nowhere else. (4) Accountability. Beware of the untouchable, “I-am-God’s-anointed” types. No matter how gifted we are, we all have blind spots and need to be confronted and counseled from time to time. Solomon said, “Pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up” (Ecc 4:10 NIV). Here is what Jesus said about the religious leaders of His day: “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit: (Mt 15:13-14 NIV). When choosing a leader, you don’t need a blind prima donna; you need one with a servant spirit.
Monday February 19
“Leave them; they are blind guides.” Mt 15:14 NIV
There are plenty of good leaders around–don’t be afraid to follow them. But what about the “blind guides” that Jesus talks about? Here are some signs to help you identify and avoid them: (1) Inflexibility. True leaders have a teachable spirit and a servant’s heart. They rejoice in your growth and aren’t threatened by your development. They won’t try to “keep you in the nest” when it’s clear that you’re ready to fly. (2) Elitism. Look out for the “we-alone-are-right” attitude. When someone can’t acknowledge and fellowship with other members of God’s redeemed family, something’s wrong. The word exclusive is often another word for paranoid. (3) Moneygrubbing. Here is God’s standard for leadership: “Not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve” (1Pe 5:2 NIV). The Bible also says good leaders are “worthy of double honour” (1Ti 5:17), which means twice as much. But look out for those who teach that you must only sow your seed into their field, and nowhere else. (4) Accountability. Beware of the untouchable, “I-am-God’s-anointed” types. No matter how gifted we are, we all have blind spots and need to be confronted and counseled from time to time. Solomon said, “Pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up” (Ecc 4:10 NIV). Here is what Jesus said about the religious leaders of His day: “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by the roots. Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit: (Mt 15:13-14 NIV). When choosing a leader, you don’t need a blind prima donna; you need one with a servant spirit.
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