CHARACTERISTIC OF A DEDICATED LEADER (pt 2)

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: CHARACTERISTIC OF A DEDICATED LEADER (pt 2)

Text: Acts 6:1-7

II. A LEADER IS A CONSISTENT CHRISTIAN
He was a man “of honest report” (Acts 6:3) “look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom,” The root of the word report is the same as that from which we derive the term “witness”. This is a rare characteristic in these days, but it is a New Testament standard for those who hold leadership responsibilities in the life of the church.

So many people call themselves witnesses, but are not honest. Deep down in their hearts they know they are not. Philip was a godly, consistent Christian. Can that be said of you? The sin of hypocrisy and inconsistency, on the part of Christians, has been a stumbling block to the lost world.

1. People Want Consistent Leaders, not wishy-washy, hot and cold.
2. Someone that always takes a stand.
3. Consistent means reliable, steady, dependant, unfailing.

III. A LEADER IS A CONSECRATED CHRISTIAN
He was “
…full of the Holy Ghost…” (Acts 6:3). In Old Testament times, the word consecration was used on the occasion of the installation of a priest to holy service. In New Testament teaching, consecration implies the filling of the life by the Holy Spirit. So we read that Philip was a man “…full of the Holy Ghost…” (Acts 6:3). Writing to pastors, members, husbands, wives, parents, children, servants and masters, the apostle Paul exhorted: “…be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18). To be a consecrated Christian begins with the filling with the Holy Spirit and this demands three actions of the believer.

1. Pray for forgiveness and cleansing of sin.
2. Pray for a God to fill you with His Spirit.
3. Be Sincere.

IV. A LEADER IS A COMMON-SENSE CHRISTIAN.
He was “…full of wisdom…” (Acts 6:3).
James 1:5 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS. CLEANS US FROM OUR SINFUL LIFE AND GIVE US HEART OF A DEDICATED LEADER IN JESUS NAME.

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