Core Issues for Christian Leaders

Series: Created to Lead

August 12, 2018 | Dr. Jeff Iorg
Passage: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Christian leaders have two primary responsibilities.

What the Bible Says

  • Leaders are considered “servants of Christ.”
  • Leaders are considered “managers of God’s mysteries”

What the Bible Means for You

  • You are responsible to serve Jesus.
    • Servanthood is more an attitude than a specific action.
    • Servanthood is fostered by two steps:
      • Memorize Scripture (Philippians 2:5-11).
      • Recognize the source of your accomplishments (1 Corinthians 4:7).
  • You are responsible to share the gospel. 

Christian leaders have one measure of success.

What the Bible Says

  • Verse 2: “it is expected”
  • Verse 2: “in this regard…be found faithful”

What the Bible Means for You

  • Your success is measured by your faithfulness with the gospel.

Christian leaders have one ultimate evaluator of their ministry.

What the Bible Says

  1. v3 “of little importance…evaluated by you” – not judged by the church.
  2. v3 “by any human court” – not judged by courts (the public).
  3. v3 “don’t even evaluate myself” – not judged by his own standards.
  4. v4 “the One who evaluates me is the Lord” – judged by the Lord.

What the Bible Means for You

  • You must learn to serve an audience of One.
  • Your devotion to Jesus (brokenness to other influences) can be deepened by two experiences:
    • Answer a call that contradicts your career path.
    • Go through a profound personal crisis.

Christian leaders will be rewarded for their ministry.

What the Bible Says

  • Verse 5: “bring to light…” – actions done in secret.
  • Verse 5: “reveal the intentions…” – motives.
  • Verse 5: “praise will come” – accountability leads to positive results.

What the Bible Means for You

  1. Being evaluated leads to positive rewards!
  2. You will be rewarded for the good things you did secretly.
  3. You will be rewarded for pure motives, more than impressive results.

 

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