If the house is big enough, there will be containers that are made of gold and silver, but some will be made of wood and clay, and some to work that brings great good, and some shame. If a person will stay away from such dishonor, he or she can be used for good purpose, set aside for profitable work for the Lord; remembering He prepared the work. (2 Timothy 2:20-21)
Have you ever considered your work to be
like that of a casting director; one who finds the appropriate role for each
“actor” in your community? As you lead your people, God will help you to see
each individual with His discernment. But, to do this, you must insure that
each person has a relationship with you or one of your leaders who can relate
to God in that discernment. Are your people being led by someone with a gold
standard? If not, are you moving toward that reality each day?
Paul explains to Timothy the importance of
carefully considering the nature and character of each person around him. He
encourages Timothy to go for the gold, and further explains that he must
understand that each person must strive for a right relationship with God if he
or she will be used for God’s purposes in His ongoing story.
Prayerfully consider your people’s actions.
Encourage each one to pursue the things of God so they too may be part of God’s
“play.” Help those who struggle with the things that lead to shame and dishonor
to overcome those things.
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