Pat Robertson 2

Posted by acb on November 11th 2005 to Society

Just an addendum to the post earlier to today. I found this daily devotional from iEQUIP.com (John Maxwell’s organization) to be particularly fitting also. When looking at a leader like Pat Robertson, you should also question whether they should be followed. The list included in this devotional might be a good starting place.

Choosing a Leadership Model

You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7 (niv)

As leaders, you and I are responsible for finding good models to emulate. Give great thought to which leaders you follow because they determine your course as a leader. I have developed six questions to ask before choosing a model to follow:

1. Does my model’s life deserve a following?
2. Does my model’s life have a following?
3. What is the main strength that influences others to follow my model?
4. Does my model reproduce other leaders?
5. Is my model’s strength reproducible in my life?
6. If my model’s strength is reproducible in my life, what steps must I take to develop and demonstrate that strength?

The models we choose may or may not be accessible to us in a personal way. Studying national or historical figures can certainly benefit you, but not the way a personal mentor can.

3 Responses to “Pat Robertson 2”

  1. yes2truth
    November 25th, 2005 | 11:39 am

    Ladies and gentlemen,

    Where in Scripture does it say we need a leader?

    1 John 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

    Y2T

  2. biblereader gal
    December 27th, 2005 | 1:02 am

    Leaders even if it is a Christian leader, they are also imperfect and prone to errors. When one looks up to any particular leader;He/She must be on guard, be wise enough and asked for a gift of discerment especially when a theology or doctrine is involved. By the way I like your posts here very interesting and I also read and admire the works of John Maxwell.

  3. yes2faith
    March 1st, 2006 | 10:01 am

    Hello Biblereader gal,

    Thank you for your comments. Here is my website

    http://yes2truth.com.istemp.com/index.html

    Please have a look and tell me what you think - it’s all very new and a work in progress.

    Regards.

    y2f

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