Leaders Must Live at a Higher Standard

According to the doings of the land of Egypt, where you dwelt, you shall not do; and according to the doings of the land of Canaan, where I am bringing you, you shall not do; nor shall you walk in their ordinances. You shall observe My judgments and keep My ordinances, to walk in them: I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 18:3-4 God calls His people to live at a higher standard than the unbelievers who surround them. In Leviticus chapters 18 – 20, God reviews His higher standards regarding relationships, religion, and the rights and responsibilities of community members. In the subsequent chapter, He reviews an even higher standard for Israel’s leaders, the priests. Why these higher standards? God intended Israel to be a light and a standard for the rest of the world, and Israel’s leaders to be a light and a standard for the Jewish nation. God expects the same of us (as leaders) today. Why must we be faithful in keeping a higher standard than the rest of the world? For the following five reasons: 1. We are called to be like God. 2. To qualify us for ministry. 3. To guarantee God’s blessing on our life. 4. To prepare us for leadership. 5. To receive God’s reward for faithfulness. And what characterizes those who choose to pursue life at God’s higher standard? The following seven characteristics: 1. They adopt godly values. 2. They care for the interests of others. 3. They live with integrity. 4. They keep their word. 5. They develop their gifts and potential. 6. They manage their time and money well. 7. They pass onto others what they have received. How are you doing at living at a higher standard? Is your life characterized by the seven qualities above? I’d love to talk to you personally. For more on help I can provide and how you can reach me, check out… http://truthatlife.com/ or email me directly at curtis.songer@gmail.com