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Influence
Those who have been given the responsibility of feeding the flock, leading, instructing, equipping, and preparing God's people will face difficulties. Some people are easily led and will follow by faith, whereas others will scarce follow at all. Moses learned as much. The tendency of the leader or parent is to make people do what is right; yet, the truth is that we cannot make anyone do anything.
God gave leaders the responsibility of influence , not control. Leaders must work to develop and manage an atmosphere and environment where people want to learn. They must walk, work, and serve in such a way that people will yield to their leadership. It is the way in which God leads. It is what He has given leaders the responsibility to do. Leaders cannot perfect the saints by imperfect means, manners, and methods. Hence, we must learn how to influence by studying the ways of Christ. As we do, the results will be perfect and profitable.
God gave leaders the responsibility of influence , not control. Leaders must work to develop and manage an atmosphere and environment where people want to learn. They must walk, work, and serve in such a way that people will yield to their leadership. It is the way in which God leads. It is what He has given leaders the responsibility to do. Leaders cannot perfect the saints by imperfect means, manners, and methods. Hence, we must learn how to influence by studying the ways of Christ. As we do, the results will be perfect and profitable.
297 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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June 3, 2015
Some interesting leadership, teaching, and parenting concepts presented here based on biblical principles. Obviously, nothing revealed here is new, but the application of the concepts is valid.
In short, leadership, teaching, and parenting are similar endeavors that require give-and-take on the part of both the leader and the one being led. Leaders must be willing to change their methods (while remaining firm in their doctrine) in their attempt to mentor/teach/raise. This isn’t a controlling issue, either; control is basically forcing an unwilling subject to perform at a level in which they have no desire to meet, much less exceed.
This is a Christian book, and the most obvious application is how believers influence the people around them. We can’t force others to become believers, but we can positively influence them into looking deeper into the doctrines and tenets of the faith.
In short, leadership, teaching, and parenting are similar endeavors that require give-and-take on the part of both the leader and the one being led. Leaders must be willing to change their methods (while remaining firm in their doctrine) in their attempt to mentor/teach/raise. This isn’t a controlling issue, either; control is basically forcing an unwilling subject to perform at a level in which they have no desire to meet, much less exceed.
This is a Christian book, and the most obvious application is how believers influence the people around them. We can’t force others to become believers, but we can positively influence them into looking deeper into the doctrines and tenets of the faith.
August 30, 2021
Good biblical information and teaching on influence. But the writing is pretty scattered. And there were a lot of editorial mistakes. If you can look past that, though- it’s a good book with good information.
It was a required read for me for a doctorate class.
It was a required read for me for a doctorate class.
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