Do you have a leadership calling in the church right now?
When I read the history of the Jaredites, there seems to be one common theme that is the root of all of their problems:
Power.
“And he gave battle unto Shule the king, in which he did obtain the land of their first inheritance; and he became a king over that part of the land.” (Ether 7:16)
These men wanted power.
They wanted power over other people so that they could make them do whatever they wanted.
They wanted power to give themselves more privilege and leniency.
They were willing to do whatever it took, including destroying families and friends, to grab power and to keep it.
What a contrast to Jesus.
He was the perfect example of humble “servant-leadership”
— Someone who gains authority by SERVING others.
Now, not many of us are seeking high positions of power.
But all of us have had some kind of leadership positions…
Whether in church callings, in work, and even as parents.
So what’s our leadership style?
Do we assume that our title gives us power, and we look for ways to get even more?
Or do we take leadership roles as a chance to serve those “beneath” us so much that we build our own loving authority and influence?
Good leaders see opportunities of greater responsibility as a chance to do even greater service!
“The world teaches that leaders must be mighty; the Lord teaches that they must be meek.” – Stephen W. Owen
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
