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May 25, 2008

Real Leadership - Part A

Passage: Malachi 2:1-9

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:Malachi: Ancient Truth for Modern Times

Keywords: faithful, flawed, spiritually, malachi, leadership, real

Summary:

"Real Leadership" Malachi 2:1-9 Part 6 Our text gives 10 characteristics of leadership. 1. First, we see five characteristics of spiritually flawed leadership. Leadership is flawed when we: * Dishonor God's holiness (2-3). * Depart from God's way (8a). * Damage the spiritual lives of others (8b). * Desecrate the covenant God has given (8c). * Are despised by the people we serve (9). When leaders are flawed they may be (2-3): * Rebuked. * Rejected. * Removed. 2. Second, we see five characteristics of spiritually faithful leadership. Faithful leadership: * Responds to God with obedience (2). · Reveres God as awesome and faithful (4-5). * Resolves to live a holy life (6). * Reproves people regarding their sin (6b). * Represents God to others (7). When leaders are faithful: * A reward is given (5). * A relationship is experienced (6). * A respect is due (7).

Detail:

 

"Real Leadership"

Malachi 2:1-9

Part 6

Our text gives 10 characteristics of leadership.

  1. First, we see five characteristics of spiritually flawed leadership.

Leadership is flawed when we:

  • Dishonor God's holiness (2-3).
  • Depart from God's way (8a).
  • Damage the spiritual lives of others (8b).
  • Desecrate the covenant God has given (8c).
  • Are despised by the people we serve (9).

When leaders are flawed they may be (2-3):

  • Rebuked.
  • Rejected.
  • Removed.

2. Second, we see five characteristics of spiritually faithful leadership.

Faithful leadership:

  • Responds to God with obedience (2).
  • Reveres God as awesome and faithful (4-5).
  • Resolves to live a holy life (6).
  • Reproves people regarding their sin (6b).
  • Represents God to others (7).

When leaders are faithful:

  • A reward is given (5).
  • A relationship is experienced (6).
  • A respect is due (7).