“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.” Titus 2:7,8
Baseball Hall of Fame Great, Willie Mays, once said, “It isn’t hard to be good from time to time in sports. What’s tough is being good every day.” This statement highlights how valuable a trustworthy, committed and skilled performer is. We can relate to this message in almost every area of our lives. For example, great parents are always looking out for the wellbeing of their children. Great employees are always prepared for the tasks of the day. Great performers are never out of shape. It is easy to set an example some of the time and much harder to continually be an example for others.
Being an example is a quality found in leader. In a book named “The Secret” by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller, an aspiring business leader named Debbie has a fascinating revelation. She says, “Not only do I win or lose credibility based on how well I embody the values, but I also set the tone and the example for my team. No one controls how well I do this except me. I guess it’s just part of being a leader.”
This week our challenge is be committed. The most influential leaders are continually setting the bar and the critics that oppose them are left speechless. We have much more control over our lives than we credit ourselves. “No one controls how well I do except me.”
Matt
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