I once took a 1,000 ft waterfall climb in Jamaica. The huge falls had fast-moving water over large boulders so the guide instructed us to hold hands and form a long line. It was counterintuitive at first, but I quickly learned there was some valuable leadership insights at play.
It’s troubling to see a gifted and talented leader give up a lifetime of ministry for a moment of temptation. We all face temptation, and saying no is not always easy. None of us as leaders will escape this challenge. But how you handle your temptation will determine, to a great degree, the effectiveness and longevity of your ministry.
The Great Commandment has enormous implications for us as leaders. When Jesus asked us to love God with our heart, soul, mind and strength, he was essentially saying that we should love God with all of ourselves – with everything in us. Leadership requires all of who we are – heart, soul, mind, and strength.
No one like rules, but without them life is no more than chaos. The truth is that we need policies. We may not like them, but we need these guidelines, fences and boundaries that not only help us move together as an aligned team, but protect us from wasting time, effort and energy.
