Things people do showing they base life on their own, selfish desires are obvious to everyone. They are sexually immoral, whether private or public, are shameless in lewd behavior. Further, they conform, pursuing idols and other spirits. They show their hatred, combativeness, and jealousies in ways that lead them and others to extreme anger. Dividing people, leading them to part emotionally, and even separate permanently. Those who live with discontent or drunken or uncontrolled behavior will not share in God’s kingdom. (Galatians 5:19-20)
As you lead your people, you must carefully
observe issues of character if you will lead them well. Often, you may have
layers of systems and processes to insure quality, limit risk, and protect
resources. What are you doing to identify and address problems of character?
Paul knew that God’s prosperity comes only
when people pursue life on God’s terms. He observed the behavior of men and
women, and over time had come to see patterns. These basic human patterns are
still evident today. If you see people who have no shame, who seem to be angry
or selfish, and whose lives are spinning out of control, they are not pursuing
God’s will for their lives. These actions lead to destruction for them and for
the other people around them. They will infect others if left unaddressed. But,
if you look, you will see these symptoms.
Invest
in people. Help them find their way.
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