Leadership, Proverbs 29:18

Published: June 29, 2014, 10 a.m.

Proverbs WisdomLeadership, Proverbs 29:18June 29, 2014Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: For the glory of God and the sake of those who are watching me that I will run my race well, fixing my eyes on Jesus#1: Leadership = Risk (ref. Proverbs 9:10, 1Corinthians 11:1; 2Corinthians 12:7-9)Pride goes before destruction,a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18Many are the plans in a person\u2019s heart,but it is the LORD\u2019s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21App: Leadership is putting it on the line for God\u2019s purposes#2: Leadership = Influence.The righteous choose their friends carefully,but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26Walk with the wise and become wise,for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20My son, if sinful men entice you,do not give in to them. Proverbs 1:10Influence: the power to affect change (ref. Proverbs 18:24, 15:22)There is a way that seems right to a man But its end is the way of death. Proverbs 14:12, 16:25 NKJVThose who follow the right path fear the LORD;those who take the wrong path despise Him. Proverbs 14:2The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,And he who wins souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30App: The noblest thing to influence others toward is the things of the Lord#3: Leadership = VisionWhere there is no vision, the people perish\u2026 Proverbs 29:18 KJVWhere there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom\u2019s instruction. Proverbs 29:18Vision: The actions of knowing Truth and making Truth knownApp: Leadership is: Pointing the way What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?