LEADING BY LIVING

"Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less." If you have ever read a John Maxwell book, then you have no doubt seen that sentence before. If not, then consider this statement.

Leadership is the ability to influence others. Note, that influence isn't universally good, or universally bad. You can have strong influence in many people's lives, and that isn't necessarily a good thing. You can also have strong influence over a few people's lives and make a tremendous positive impact.

Every moment of your life, you are influencing someone. Whether it is your kids, spouse, co-workers, employees, or even friends, you are influencing them.

The real question is, how are you influencing them?

In 1 Timothy, Paul is talking to his protege Timothy, about leading others, more specifically leading others that are older than him.

Paul gives Timothy this advice in 1 Timothy 4:12 "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity."

Paul basically tells Timothy, lead people. Lead by living in a way that honors God. Give them as little ammunition as possible to make an accusation against you.

So please allow me to ask you this question today, who are you leading? Who are you influencing with your life? Are they better off because of your influence?

Make the necessary adjustments to lead well, to influence well. Lead by living.