Some of the interesting things in life are how we deal with things, particularly as leaders. You may recall instances in your journey through life that caused some angst.
The Songster Leader addresses the Songsters at rehearsal, about the need to be on time for rehearsal. However the latecomers’ still had not arrived. His frustration was vented to those who already supported him, and the ministry in song.
The Staff Officer addresses the Cadets, about the inappropriateness of a full-blown Afro Hair-style and the Uniform, however only two Cadets had their hair in that style.
The Divisional Staff Officer addresses the Officers in a meeting, and comments that only one Officer has the bookwork done appropriately, and on time. The Junior Officers, who looked to the Senior Officers as mentors, were crushed. If their mentors were unsuccessful how could they achieve an appropriate standard of returns, particularly as there had not been any instruction to assist their apparent inappropriateness? When questioned, the Divisional Staff Officer, retracted his statement as being inappropriate.
It is so easy to speak, without thinking of the consequences.
Matthew 5:23-24 (Message)
"This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God.
The Songster Leader addresses the Songsters at rehearsal, about the need to be on time for rehearsal. However the latecomers’ still had not arrived. His frustration was vented to those who already supported him, and the ministry in song.
The Staff Officer addresses the Cadets, about the inappropriateness of a full-blown Afro Hair-style and the Uniform, however only two Cadets had their hair in that style.
The Divisional Staff Officer addresses the Officers in a meeting, and comments that only one Officer has the bookwork done appropriately, and on time. The Junior Officers, who looked to the Senior Officers as mentors, were crushed. If their mentors were unsuccessful how could they achieve an appropriate standard of returns, particularly as there had not been any instruction to assist their apparent inappropriateness? When questioned, the Divisional Staff Officer, retracted his statement as being inappropriate.
It is so easy to speak, without thinking of the consequences.
Matthew 5:23-24 (Message)
"This is how I want you to conduct yourself in these matters. If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. Then and only then, come back and work things out with God.
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