Leader Shift

UV 3680/10000 Leader Shift For the overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain ( but financially ethical). Titus 1 v 7 The concept of leadership shifted from ruling over others to serving others, to benefitting from others to think of how one can benefit others, from being egoistic and selfish to being humble and kind. A mature believer or follower of Jesus MUST be not only saved by grace but also changed or transformed by grace. He is not to be involved in a race to get rich quick. The word is not averse to honest gain. He should be possessing enough self control, even tempered, patient. He should be addicted to all that is good, godly, noble, praiseworthy and not addicted to wine. He should not be given to violence or conflicts and tries to live at peace with everyone. Since God is closer to him now than his own skin, he is able to keep sin at bay or at a distance. Sin is not just obedience but a complex that includes shortcoming, failure, ignorance, folly, rebellion, sadness, limitations. When we follow Jesus, we are free from a satan-imposed life of limitations. The man of God is not selfish, irritable or garrulous. He is humble and does not want to draw attention to himself. He depends on the Holy Spirit for counsel, for comfort, for courage, for wisdom and to manifest the fruit of the spirit in all that he speaks, thinks and does. He does his best to put into practice what he teaches others and is willing to accept correction, does not take criticism personally. He surrenders his ego to the Lord and trusts the Lord step by step. The modern word for overseer and steward is leader. A follower of Jesus by definition is a leader. He is not an ordinary leader as the most extraordinary power of God is working in him. He lives a blameless testimonial life, a life that bears testimony or evidence that Jesus is His living, real, Saviour, Friend, King, Ruler, Master. Whatever be the position or title he holds in this world, he views himself first and foremost as a servant of God. He is more conscious of what he has to render to God than to Caesar without neglecting his secular calling or profession.