Wise Leaders

Call to Change• “Come, follow me, and I will show you how

to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. Matt 4:19-20

• All Christians are called to make a difference.

Wise Leaders• Character: called by Christ

Prov 1:7 (p.481)Kings detest wrongdoing, for a throne is established through righteousness. Prov 16:12 NIV

– His love gives you confidence.– Grow: 13:30; 27:5-6; 27:17– Tested: 24:10, 29:25; 27:21

Wise Leaders• Self-Disciplined: hard work, problem

solvingProv 12:24

– Extra work – 27:23– Controlled emotions and words – 25:28; 17:27-

28– Planning – 27:12

Wise Leaders• Right Attitude: encouragement, building Prov 17:22

Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. Prov 12:25

– Words – 16:24; 25:15; 27:5-6; 27:10– Critics – 25:21-22

Wise Leaders• Right Decisions

Prov 25:26

– Discernment – 5:2 – Not about – 23:4; 29:4; 28:15-16; 31:1-5– Make or break – 15:22; 26:24; 31:8-9; 26:20

Wise Leaders• Vision

Prov 31:8-9

I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matt 28:18-20

Wise Leaders