How are you doing in the battle to maintain your personal integrity? (90-5)
October 9th, 2009 in Authority, Character, Commitment, Dependence on God, Integrity, Leadership Principles, Personal Development, Power and Influence, Proverbs, Relationships, Titus, Values | leave a response
A leader’s integrity is judged not only by what they say and do but also by what their subordinates say and do. Read 2 Samuel 3:26-30 and 4:5-12.
David’s words and actions revealed his integrity and commitment to both Saul, “The Lord’s anointed,” and to the people in the nation of Israel. David personally refused to usurp power from those in authority over him by manipulation or violent action and grew angry when those on his team took actions that discredited his values and integrity.
By conducting himself in an honorable way, David modeled his beliefs to his team and before God. He recognized that manipulating his way to power would only break trust with God who was directing his path. David refused to sacrifice mission and calling on the altar of convenient timing or inappropriate actions even when the stakes were very high. How are you doing in the battle to maintain your personal integrity and that of your team who act on your behalf?
David’s greatness and influence vastly increased as those around him recognized he had committed himself to higher principles. David sacrificed personal gain for those in authority over him even when they sought to destroy him. He kept his heart close to God and his behavior reflected strong inner character and his trust in God’s timing. Godly leaders strive for the same core values today.
Titus 2:7-8 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
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