Archive for August 19th, 2009

Are you working hard but forgetting to lead? (83-3)

Written by Barry-Werner on August 19th, 2009. Posted in 1 Samuel, Leader Qualifications, Leadership Development, Leadership Principles, Mentor, Old Testament, Personal Development.

Leaders are ultimately responsible for what happens within their organization. It is not enough to understand and be good at the work of an organization; if a person is to lead, they must also understand leadership. Read 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 22-25 and 3:11-14.

Eli served as both priest and judge in Israel. As judge Eli dispensed justice between opposing parties. As priest he oversaw and entire nation’s relationship with God. Eli had tremendous influence. People depended on him for their social, political and religious well-being. And every sign (almost every sign) in the Biblical narrative indicates that Eli took his job seriously.

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