for the leadership. But if your philosophy and actions manifest the world’s approach, how can you be expected to accomplish God’s work God’s way? In contrast, look at Christ’s statement in Matthew 20:32: “What do you want Me to do for you?” (NASB). This same self-giving attitude is expressed in Philippians 2:7. How many times as leaders have we asked this question to those who follow us? We are far too often telling them instead what they are to do for us. And if they do not do it the way we want,
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