Proverbs 23:17- 18 (NIV) Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
Personal success often gets in the way of real significance.
Hoping for personal success always gets in the way of being significant. We are called to significance – to live lives that are magnets of meaning to those seeking meaning.
Our only chance to build a life of significance is driven by a single-minded focus. Scripture tells us that this zealousness is “for the fear of God.” Our culture has softened this Biblical concept. If we are zealous after God, we will not covet, envy and be driven to be like the “successful” of the world.
This change in our leadership attitude means, that as leaders, we hope only in Him for meaning - for significance of our life itself.
Our leadership success is not measured by power, prestige or wealth. It is measured by our impact for Kingdom growth – and that’s often measured in eternity, not here on earth. The results of our life, lived in our workplace should have Kingdom impact.
Are you working for personal success or Kingdom significance?
Copyright © 2009 by P. Griffith Lindell
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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2 comments:
You are a very gifted writer, and a Son of the Most High God full of His wisdom.
Thanks for these confirming words.
Shalom!
Thank You. To God be the glory!
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