The Power of Example

Nehemiah 5:10 I likewise, and my brethren, and my servants, might exact of them money and corn: I pray you, let us leave off this usury.

Leading has to be by example. You cannot change what you yourself are guilty of engaging in. The first adjustments the leader must make is with himself. Are you benefitting from what you say is wrong? If you are, then make the adjustment first before you seek to correct others. Nehemiah presents himself as an example of not partaking in usury. Example is more powerful than sermons. People will respond to our character and practical evident example more than to our words. If you want people to be punctual, then you must also be punctual. If you want a virtue to be demonstrated then be the first to imbibe and demonstrate it.

There is nothing more phony than a leader who asks for zeal but is not zealous …demands honesty but is not even perceived to be honest. Even perceptions count heavily when it comes to example. Be sure you are living what you are preaching and doing what you are asking others to try.

Joh_13:15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

Lead by going in front …. Be visible in doing that which is right.

Verses for further meditation

1 Peter 2:21 ; Hebrews 4:11

Thoughts for Business and the work place

A great example lived before followers is superior to a million words.

Suggestions for Prayer

Lord help to always show the best example …let Christ be seen in me. Amen

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