Hey Guys…earlier this morning I was working on my devotions and was meditating on a few scriptures and wanted to pass along to you a thought about working with others and handling others in tough situations. I think sometimes if we’re not careful in handling tough situations we can press our agenda’s for the sake of getting a win under our belt but along the way leave a blood trail of hurting people who need to see the love and compassion of Jesus in their sin, pain, or even rebellion. Here are some thoughts to consider…about spiritual discipline.
– The true leader is concerned primarily with the welfare of others, not with their own comfort or prestige. They show sympathy for the problems of others, but their sympathy fortifies and stimulates; it does not soften and make weak.
– A spiritual leader will always direct the confidence of others to the Lord. They see in each emergency a new opportunity for helpfulness.
– Spiritual discipline is a responsibility of the leader, a duty often unwelcome. But every Christian society requires godly and loving discipline to maintain divine standards in doctrine, morals, and conduct.
– The spirit of meekness will achieve far more than the spirit of criticism. When approaching a disciplinary situation, work on remembering these 5 guidelines that may help keep motives pure and God’s presence tangible.
1. Conduct a thorough and impartial inquiry.
2. Consider the overall benefit to the work and to the individual.
3. Do it all in the spirit of love and in the most considerate manner.
4. Always keep the spiritual restoration of the offender in view.
5. And by all means and always…PRAY IT THROUGH!!
– Reference: Galatians 6:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:15, 2 Corinthians 2:8
Have a good and Godly day!!!
