By, Tim Irving – Evangelism Team
We are given many instructions on what is expected of a leader in the church by Paul in his letters to Timothy and Titus and by Peter in his first letter, but none clearer than the words of Jesus in Mark 10. “For the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve …” It is no small responsibility to be a leader in the church, one that should not be taken lightly, and I have no doubt any who abuse that responsibility will one day be held accountable, but do you see the drastic difference of being a leader in the church as to being a leader in the world? Church leaders are to serve, not be served, to be humble, not lord it over people, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money! If Congress was run like that we wouldn’t have to worry about career politicians! Actually there might not be any politicians at all! There is a high standard to be a leader in the church, but isn’t that the same standard the whole church is called to be? Shouldn’t the church be full of people able to step up to be an elder or deacon if asked? People who aren’t perfect but are trying to be like Jesus. Are you ready? If not, why? “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.” It’s the humble in spirit, the servants, He wants to lead. Whether as a leader or not, He wants to use you!