Jesus
responded, “You must love the Lord God with all you are. That is to be your
whole understanding of life. That is most important! And the rest of it is, you
must love everyone with whom you deal by showing them a true and pure love.
Love them as you love yourself. That’s everything – all of it – in two, simple
statements. (Matthew 22:37-40)
If your vision is to be summed up in a
description of your response to God (worship), it may be said that your values
will be about both your relationship with God and everyone whom He sends to
encounter you (love). These values statements are promises that you make to
explain what it means to be in such relationships of mutual dependence and
love.
Jesus was very clear when He spoke of what
He valued. He gave details, painted stories that were relatable, and cautioned
those who wanted to ignore the hard parts. Your challenge, with your people, is
to be like Him; clear, detailed, relevant, and wise, as you prepare them to
join with you in pursuit of what the Lord is calling you to do.
Pray for the wisdom to understand your
people and pray for the courage to be clear and uncompromising on the standards
God sets before you.
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