The Call of Leadership

As Paul wraps up his first letter to Timothy, he is urging him to stay faithful. He reminds him that there will be those in the church who are just interested in debating about words. This is useless and only leads to arguments. He tells Timothy to encourage these people to get down to business. It isn't enough to just know what the Word says, you've got to do it! Besides, hanging out with argumentative people just ends up making you mad!

He also warns Timothy about people who are obsessed with money. Money itself isn't the problem. It is the love of money that is the root of all kinds of evil. Money isn't good or bad, people are! So Paul tells Timothy to urge people to do good things with their money and store up treasure for themselves in heaven. You don't have to be poor to be godly, but you don't have to be rich either. It has nothing to do with how much money you have, it has everything to do with your relationship with Jesus.

This is a lot to ask of a young leader. There are major issues in the church. There are still major issues in the church today, and ironically they are the same issues! Leaders are called to hold people accountable in the same way that Timothy was called to hold people accountable. So remember, it is easy to criticize, but hard to lead. I need to pray for my leaders to be bold and do what God has called them to do.

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