The Apostle Paul opens most of his letters with the words, "Paul. A servant
of Jesus Christ*" We, as men, need to take on the role as a servant in our
homes. Yes, we are the leaders of our homes, but to lead we must serve
first. We lead by serving. Joshua 24:15 says, "As for me and my house, we
will serve the Lord." Even Jesus "served" his disciples by washing their
feet.
Dr. Robert Lewis, founder of Men's Fraternity and Raising a Modern day
Knight, came up with 25 ways to be a Servant Leader.
25 Ways to Be a Servant-Leader
1. A servant-leader includes his wife in envisioning the future.
2. A servant-leader accepts spiritual responsibility for his family.
3. A servant-leader is willing to say I'm sorry and forgive me to his
family.
4. A servant-leader discusses household responsibilities with his wife and
makes sure they are fairly distributed.
5. A servant-leader seeks the consultation of his wife on all major
financial decisions.
6. A servant-leader follows through with commitments he has made to his
wife.
7. A servant-leader anticipates the different seasons his marriage will pass
through.
8. A servant-leader anticipates the different stages his children will pass
through.
9. A servant-leader frequently tells his wife what he likes about her.
10. A servant-leader provides financially for his family's basic living
expenses.
11. A servant-leader deals with distractions so he can talk with his wife
and family.
12. A servant-leader prays with his wife on a regular basis.
13. A servant-leader initiates meaningful family traditions.
14. A servant-leader plans for outings for the family on a regular basis.
15. A servant-leader takes the time to give his children practical
instruction about life, which in turn gives them confidence with their
peers.
16. A servant-leader manages the schedule of the home and anticipates any
pressure points.
17. A servant-leader keeps his family financially sound and out of harmful
debt.
18. A servant-leader makes sure he and his wife have drawn up a will and
arranged a well-conceived plan for their children in case of death.
19. A servant-leader lets his wife and children into the interior of his
life.
20. A servant-leader honors his wife often in public.
21. A servant-leader explains sex to each child in a way that gives them a
wholesome perspective.
22. A servant-leader encourages his wife to grow as an individual.
23. A servant-leader takes the lead in establishing with his wife sound,
biblically-supportable family values.
24. A servant-leader joins a small group of men who are dedicated to
improving their skills as a man, husband, and father.
25. A servant-leader provides time for his wife to pursue her own personal
interests.
I hope this helps guide you to lead your family in a God-honoring way.
Blessings!
Thanks for today's blog posting to:
Ed Sanchez
Men's Minister
First Baptist Church, Dallas
214.969.7735 office
214.208.3190 cell
Thanks,
Gary
gkendall@KendallSystems.com
www.KendallSystems.com
972-488-0009
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