What Was Under the Hat
Theme for this Week: For Example
Friday, January 11, 2002
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Key Bible Verses: We should please others .
For even Christ didn't please himself (Romans 15:23). Bonus Reading:Titus 2:68
Leaders who live lives of integrity carry an aura of authority. Their followers sense that leaders who aren't slipshod with their own lifestyles are trustworthy to lead.
After Tom Landry was fired as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, the sports media paid tribute to the well-known Christian coach. One commentator, who was not a Christian, remembered interviewing Landry after the Cowboys had suffered a particularly humiliating defeat. Landry answered every question for the press with grace and dignity.
At the close of the interview, as the reporters were packing up their equipment, this newsman realized that his camera hadn't properly re-corded the interview. He had nothing for his station to broadcast that evening. In desperation, he chased after Landry as he walked down the hallway.
When the weary coach heard the reporter's dilemma, he returned and completely re-filmed the interview for this man's sake. As the reporter testified on national television, he marveled at the character of the man, who acted with equal grace and dignity regardless of whether his team had won or lost.
Henry and Richard Blackaby in Spiritual Leadership
My Response: A time I managed to remain kind in a difficult situation was
Thought to Apply: Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.
Phillips Brooks (preacher, 19th century)
Adapted from: Spiritual Leadership (Broadman & Holman, 2001) by permission.
Copyright © 2002 by the author or Christianity Today International/Men of Integrity magazine.
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