14 and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.15 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. 16 Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Timothy 1.14-17 (NASB)
Paul proclaims that God's grace was more abundant. Have you ever asked what grace and leadership have in common? I have held a simple belief for many years that I am not in ministry because of my merits but because of God's grace.
Paul obviously held this view because he states that he was the foremost of sinners that Christ came to save. Paul also states that because of God's grace in his life he has been given mercy to show God's patience and usefulness of sinners.
Pastor/leader be careful not to present yourself as something you are not. We put on our "holier than thou" facade and parade ourselves around as so much more than we are. Remember as Paul did that we are sinner saved by grace to demonstrate His goodness. Those we lead must see that we too are human and struggle and that we have not yet arrived. Strive for holiness yes but stop pretending you are something that your not: PERFECT!
1 Timothy 1.14-17 (NASB)
Paul proclaims that God's grace was more abundant. Have you ever asked what grace and leadership have in common? I have held a simple belief for many years that I am not in ministry because of my merits but because of God's grace.
Paul obviously held this view because he states that he was the foremost of sinners that Christ came to save. Paul also states that because of God's grace in his life he has been given mercy to show God's patience and usefulness of sinners.
Pastor/leader be careful not to present yourself as something you are not. We put on our "holier than thou" facade and parade ourselves around as so much more than we are. Remember as Paul did that we are sinner saved by grace to demonstrate His goodness. Those we lead must see that we too are human and struggle and that we have not yet arrived. Strive for holiness yes but stop pretending you are something that your not: PERFECT!
