120 likes | 145 Views
Million Leaders Mandate Notebook Three The Art of the Basin and the Towel (Lesson 6). T o Be Self-Sufficient (Self-Reliant). First Temptation:. To Be Spectacular (Celebrity Mentality). Second Temptation:. To Be Powerful (In Charge). Third Temptation:.
E N D
Million Leaders MandateNotebook ThreeThe Art of the Basin and the Towel(Lesson 6)
To Be Self-Sufficient (Self-Reliant) First Temptation:
To Be Spectacular (Celebrity Mentality) Second Temptation:
To Be Powerful (In Charge) Third Temptation:
Christ-Like Servant Leaders… • Are motivated by LOVE to serve others. • (John 13:1-2) Jesus’ Love Was: 1) Possessive(He loved His own) 2) Continuous(He continued to love them to the end) 3) Unconditional(He even washed Judas’ feet) 4) Unselfish(He was serving in His most difficult hour)
Christ-Like Servant Leaders… 2. Possess a SECURITY that allows them to minister to others. (John 13:3) 1) Jesus knew His positionand was willing not to flaunt it. 2) Jesus knew His callingand was willing to be faithful to it. 3) Jesus knew His futureand was willing to submit to it. • Security is the prerequisite to great undertakings. Only the secure will stretch. • Security is the prerequisite to small undertakings. Only the secure will stoop.
Christ-Like Servant Leaders… 3. INITIATE servant ministry to others. (John 13:4-5) Note Jesus’ Attitude: • He had nothing to prove. • He had nothing to lose. • He had nothing to hide.
Christ-Like Servant Leaders… 4. RECEIVE servant ministry from others. (John 13:6-7) “When He got to Simon Peter, Peter said, ‘Master, You wash my feet?’ Jesus answered, ‘You don’t understand now what I am doing, but it will be clear enough to you later.’ Peter then persisted, ‘You’re not going to wash my feet - ever!’”
Christ-Like Servant Leaders… 5. Want nothing to interfere with their RELATIONSHIP with Jesus. (John 13:8-9) “Jesus said, ‘If I don’t wash you, you can’t be a part of what I am doing.’ ‘Master!’ said Peter. ‘Not only my feet, then. Wash my hands! Wash my head!’”
Christ-Like Servant Leaders… 6. Teach servanthood by their EXAMPLE. (John 13:12-15) #1 Motivational Principle: People Do What People See The Leadership Pyramid Leadership Rights
Christ-Like Servant Leaders… 7. Live a BLESSED life. (John 13:16-17) “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found out how to serve.” -Dr. Albert Schweitzer
Christ-Like Servant Leaders… 7. Live their lives OPPOSITE to the philosophy of the world. (John 13:18-19) “Don’t push your way to the front; don’t sweet talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand.” (Philippians 2:3-4)