It’s hard to be humble. It’s even harder to be humble in the face of success and growing recognition or power as a leader.
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Humility in Leaders, Part 1: The Elusive Virtue
A key leadership attribute is humility, and from the example of Jesus, we see that true humility means focusing our eyes on God, allowing Him to lift us up in due time instead of seeking honor for ourselves.
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The Importance of Gratitude
Gratitude is a choice, not a feeling. Ken Boa teaches on the importance of a gratitude mindset, and how we cultivate it: by remembering God’s faithfulness and goodness in the past, His benefits in the present, and His promises for the future.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 25 (at Christ Church): Qualities of Leadership III
1 Peter Study, Part 21 (at Christ Church): Suffering for God’s Glory
Peter talks about the surprising power and gift of grace that comes upon us which overcomes adversity and suffering. When we keep an eternal perspective, God gives us peace, patience and comfort in a way that transcends the circumstances of life.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 20 (at Christ Church): Stewards of Grace
Peter encourages his readers, in light of the brevity of life, to be stewards of the grace of God. To live each day with a doxological purpose. In speaking and in service, make it such for the glory of God.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 16 (at Christ Church): A Living Sacrifice
Peter continues to prepare his readers for upcoming persecution and opposition. He encourages them to always be prepared to make a defense for the hope that is in them. Dr. Boa expounds on this notion of turning from fear to faith and sanctifying Christ as Lord in our hearts so that the shalom within us becomes evident to others.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 15 (at Christ Church): A Lifestyle of Love
Dr. Boa focuses on two verses (1 Peter 3:8-9) a little transitional section dealing with our relationship with the believing community as well as our relationship to those who oppress and oppose us. It is a lifestyle of love.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 13 (at Christ Church): Spheres of Authority II
Dr. Boa continues his discussion of the practical application of the spheres of God ordained authority. Peter transitions from governing authorities to that of the work place. There is no dichotomy between the sacred and the secular. We are called to do our work as to the Lord rather than for men. As we look to Him as the Source and to Him for the outcome, we pursue a higher standard than we would otherwise.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 9 (at Christ Church): Embracing God’s Narrative
Peter invites his readers to embrace God’s narrative not the world’s narrative; to embrace a biblical perspective on life and not what we often would construe for ourselves. This epistle gives a perspective of wisdom, faith, hope, and love and calls us to put our hope in the Living God and His unchanging character and promises.
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