Leaders Hate - Covetousness

Proverbs 28:16 (MSG) Among leaders who lack insight [or judgment], abuse abounds, but for one who hates corruption [covetousness], the future is bright.

The juxtaposition of covetousness and the lack of insight drive us to look inward to understand motivation and behavior. The terms “emotional fluency” or “EQ” (the ability to use emotions effectively) are sometimes used when describing the process of developing positive corporate culture by practicing integrity. Examples of covetous leaders include those who coerce staff to fudge on the inventory or to book phantom orders in response to quarterly scrutiny or the abusive manager, who sucks the very life out of the team – that being the quintessential expression of covetousness. Leaders must resist behaviors such as these by utilizing an equally powerful emotion – hate. We must hate covetousness! It takes that emotional commitment to turn from self-serving behavior and practice integrity. Integrity built on insight - insight from transparent communication with friends who are wise and from personal communication with the One who created and died for us so we might appropriate insight and good judgment while looking forward to a long, fruitful life.


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