I
remember Lord. You have saved me from death, have brought me through sorrow,
and have kept me from failures. All this, so that I may obey and live for you
while I’m on this earth. I will keep on believing, and I will speak, even when
I suffer greatly. (Psalm 116:8-10)
As
the Psalmist relates, God can be trusted. Citing this passage, Paul explains to
the people in Corinth (1 Corinthians 4:13) that this foundational belief is at
the root of action. You, and your people will act based upon what you believe
is true.
What you do, especially
as you “suffer greatly,” facing challenges and dangers, will show your people
what you really believe. And, other people act based upon what they believe.
They know they will prosper most by pleasing the leader. So, they usually will
instinctively adjust what they do to what you show them you believe. If your
words conflict with your actions, people will be confused, uncertain, and often
will even feel that you have lied to them.
In the end, do you have
the humility to see times when you have acted in conflict with your core beliefs?
Are you strong enough to acknowledge those failures? Do you love your people
enough to correct the error? Act as if their lives depend upon it.
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