We tend to despise pride in others and we recognize its
destructive power. The Scripture teaches us that pride
goes before destruction and haughty eyes before a fall. We long to
serve with leaders who are humble, and we are wise to walk in humility
ourselves. But what does humility in leadership look like?
Here are three
marks:
1.
Attitude of gratitude, not entitlement
Leaders
can move from gratitude to entitlement by believing
their position or their performance entitles them to certain things. It is
impossible to be filled with humility and a sense of entitlement at the same
time. Whenever we feel we are owed something it is because we have forgotten
that God is the One who gives all good things. Humble leaders believe all they
have received is from the Lord, including the team they lead and their work
ethic and intensity. All is from Him. When we walk in humility, we are grateful
for all He provides.
2.
Posture of stewardship, not ownership
Though some don’t recognize it, all leaders are temporary.
Because leadership is a temporary assignment, humble leaders treat their roles
and their organizations or ministries as something they steward not something
they own. They know the Lord ultimately owns it all and they make decisions
from the posture
of a faithful steward not the posture of an owner who will always
sit in the chair of leadership. Humble leaders desire to steward the season well
and humbly recognize the season won’t last forever.
3.
Trust in the Lord, not in oneself
Humble leaders trust the Lord and not themselves. Humble
leaders seek His wisdom, not their own. They lead in His energy, not their own.
They trust His leading, not their own. Their confidence resides ultimately in
the Lord and not in themselves.
Source: By Eric Geiger
This article originally appeared here.
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