1 Corinthians 9, once again, talks about the great leadership of Paul. Here is a great example of character through the leadership of the Apostle Paul.
Paul surrendered many earthly rights as a sacrifice to preach the gospel that men would be saved. He stepped out of the social norm and he humbled himself as a servant to be what he had to be to reach the lost. In this chapter, Paul took on humility to serve those around him. He became like a Jew to reach the Jews, and he became all things to all men so that he could see them saved.
In the spirit, Paul's knees would be constantly dirty or worn from serving others. He lived his life bearing a towel on his arm and was definitely a leader by example. Paul always let his goal of reaching the lost be more important than his role as an Apostle.
Paul's call to the ministry was not just a portion of his life. It was not something that he did twice on Sunday and once on Wednesday or whenever the opportunity arose. Paul's call to the ministry WAS his life.
As REAL men, we should be like Paul and never let pride get ahold of us because we are in a position of leadership. As REAL men, our Goal (servanthood) should always be more important than our Role (position).
Billy Potter
Monday
1 Corinthians 9
