The purpose of leadership is to lead and accomplish a shared goal together. It is not about getting a promotion though it would naturally happen when we pursue the shared goal. As believers, we are to help develop others to become leaders and followers to spread the gospel worldwide starting with the people around us. It is about going through the hard times together. It is about being faithful to Jesus. It is about setting examples and delegating tasks. Eventually, we are all partakers of the heavenly kingdom.
Lessons
- Leaders are to serve to Lead
- setting the examples for their followers to follow.
- helping them to develop and grow up to be leaders as their masters and not just accrue power.
- a key method is to delegate tasks to them; entrusting them with responsibilities.
- Leaders and followers go through tough times together.
- those who are faithful and do well will be promoted - given a kingdom to manage; and rewarded with greater leadership roles/responsibilities. An eternal kingdom eventually.
- Perplexity.AI
- 1. Avoid the pursuit of status and greatness. The disciples were arguing about who was the greatest among them, revealing their desire for status and recognition. Jesus rebuked this attitude. [2][4]
- 2. True greatness comes through humble service. Jesus taught that the greatest should become like the youngest/least, and the leader should be as one who serves. Greatness in God's kingdom is measured by selfless service, not titles or positions of authority. [2][4]
- 3. Lead by example. Jesus pointed to His own life as the model of servant leadership, enduring trials and temptations yet remaining faithful in service to God's will. True leaders must exemplify the sacrificial service they call others to. [4]
- 4. Contrast worldly and godly leadership. Worldly leaders "lord it over" others and seek titles like "Benefactor," but Jesus rejected such self-exalting leadership styles. Godly leaders lead with humility and put others first. [4]
- 5. Persevere through trials. Jesus commended the disciples for standing by Him through His trials/temptations, highlighting the need for faithful endurance amidst opposition and difficulties in leadership roles. [4]
- 6. Eternal rewards await faithful servants. Jesus promised that those who persevered with Him would be rewarded by judging the twelve tribes of Israel and eating at His table in His kingdom, motivating selfless service with the promise of future honor. [2][4]
- Citations:
- [2] https://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Gospels/Luke/Luke22/Luke22_24-30_Leadership.html
- [4] https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-100-who-s-greatest-luke-2224-30
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