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The mark of authentic spiritual leadership in a church is not power, but humility. The one who leads best leads from a position of servanthood and sacrifice. True leaders deflect praise and acknowledgment back to God rather than grabbing it for themselves. They care more about the unity of the Spirit rather than having their own way. They willingly lay down their life (their rights, wishes, preferences and position) for the glory of God and the health of the church.
God’s call to love is the same for you and me as it was for the people to whom the Apostle John wrote his second epistle. We are to invest our lives in loving. But our love isn’t true unless it is willing to reject falsehood and oppose evil people, especially when both try to pass themselves off as good. By all means, love—but keep your eyes open!
Read II John “I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” (II John 1:5-6) Thoughts… Love is more than just a feeling, although feelings [...]
Read: III John 1:1-15 “Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us.” (III John 1:9-10) Thoughts… It is a given that in most churches, sadly, there are those who assume the position of “church boss.” Perhaps they do so because of their years of service [...]
Read: II John 1:1-13 “I ask that we love one another. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.” (II John 1:5-6) Thoughts… Love is more than just a feeling, although [...]
Ray Noah
Lead Pastor of Portland Christian Center
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