Leaders are judged with a higher standard than those who follow. 1 Tim. 3 and 1 give great attention to detail, but here James reminds that hose in leadership will be held accountable for exemplifying Jesus Christ in their spirit and behavior, as well as in their words and duties.
Government, military, and business leaders are seldom judged on their personal lives. Leaders in the kingdom, however, are judged not so much by what accomplish as by the character they reveal – who they are before what they do.
This high standard applied not so much to the leader’s achievements as to the condition of his or her heart and spirit.
It is possible to have grand accomplishments and even orthodox behavior but still manifest a loveless, ungodly spirit. But if first the leader’s heart is right, godly behavior will always follow and good leadership will be manifested.
Thoughts
.. It is now possible to live a "Christian life" without doing the things that Jesus commanded us to do.
"We have hired people to go into all the world, to visit those in prison, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to care for widows and orphans. The average Christian doesn't have to do it.--Cal Thomas
.. No one has the right to hear the gospel twice, while there remains someone who has not heard it once. -- Oswald J. Smith
--Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily. -- Sally Koch
--As a large fire begins with kindling of small twigs and branches, even so a large revival is preceded by the prayers of a few hidden seemingly insignificant souls. --Gary Amirault
Psalm 9:1
I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.
Thoughts on This Verse....
The words of Jessie Brown Pound's old hymn say it best: "If the light of his presence has brightened your way, O will you not tell it today?" Prayerfully select someone who needs to know of the goodness and graciousness of God and share Jesus with that person. A heart filled with praise to God will not only praise him, but will lead others to do so as well!
Government, military, and business leaders are seldom judged on their personal lives. Leaders in the kingdom, however, are judged not so much by what accomplish as by the character they reveal – who they are before what they do.
This high standard applied not so much to the leader’s achievements as to the condition of his or her heart and spirit.
It is possible to have grand accomplishments and even orthodox behavior but still manifest a loveless, ungodly spirit. But if first the leader’s heart is right, godly behavior will always follow and good leadership will be manifested.
Thoughts
.. It is now possible to live a "Christian life" without doing the things that Jesus commanded us to do.
"We have hired people to go into all the world, to visit those in prison, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to care for widows and orphans. The average Christian doesn't have to do it.--Cal Thomas
.. No one has the right to hear the gospel twice, while there remains someone who has not heard it once. -- Oswald J. Smith
--Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily. -- Sally Koch
--As a large fire begins with kindling of small twigs and branches, even so a large revival is preceded by the prayers of a few hidden seemingly insignificant souls. --Gary Amirault
Psalm 9:1
I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders.
Thoughts on This Verse....
The words of Jessie Brown Pound's old hymn say it best: "If the light of his presence has brightened your way, O will you not tell it today?" Prayerfully select someone who needs to know of the goodness and graciousness of God and share Jesus with that person. A heart filled with praise to God will not only praise him, but will lead others to do so as well!
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