Proverbs 20:3 (AMP) Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel.
In Genesis, there is a story about land and quarrelling.
It seems that the land could not support both Abram and Lot’s herdsmen who were quarrelling (two groups professing faith) in a land of unbelieving people. Abram’s plea for peace came with a powerful offer to Lot: take half. Lot did not deserve it: was not promised it. But “keeping away from strife” drove Abram’s decision. He trusted God to provide even though Lot chose the best land.
The mix of humility and relentlessness will may define a “Level 5” (Collins, Good to Great), but for the Christian at work, there may be more to consider. Humility is more than some building block toward leadership: it must be an essence of leadership. It is THE definition of a leader that is driven by a desire to serve others.
Sometimes, moving from “good to great” demands a sacrifice resulting in a “move” for which God alone receives glory.
What sacrifices do you need to make to move from “good to great?”
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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