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1. Giving Guidelines

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Paul Borthwick

On the corporate level, ethical purity is mandatory if we are to experience the full blessing of God. George Mueller of Bristol, England, a man known for his prayers of faith and his mighty influence on others, set forth seven statements of ethical commitment. How would modern Christian organizations fare under the light of these guidelines, as quoted by Catherine Marshall in Beyond Our Selves? N...

2. It's Tough To Be a Christian

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Paul Borthwick

Myron Rush identifies tough issues facing every Christian leader. Ponder these slowly. You must be willing to stand alone. You must be willing to go against public opinion in order to promote what you believe. You must be willing to risk failure. You must become master of your emotions. You must strive to remain above reproach. You must be willing to make decisions others don't want to make. You ...

3. No Exceptions

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Paul Borthwick

Bill Hybels related a story of integrity in Leadership Magazine. It illustrates proper humility in a leader: "One evening I stopped by the church just to encourage those who were there rehearsing for the spring musical. I didn't intend to stay long, so I parked my car next to the entrance. After a few minutes, I ran back to my car and drove home. The next morning I found a note in my office mail...

4. Nothing Happens Standing Still

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Paul Borthwick

But leaders take risks. No one ever stubs his or her toe while standing still. Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly. But above all, try something!" Failing to try because of a desire to be secure results in inaction and failure to lead. John Henry Jowett, a great English preacher, likewise pointed out the temptation of sel...

5. Outward Appearance

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Paul Borthwick

Anyone who has ever taught or attempted to lead others knows the tendency in all of us toward exaggerating our depth of character while treating leniently our flaws. The Bible calls this tendency hypocrisy. We consciously or subconsciously put forward a better image of ourselves than really exists. The outward appearance of our character and the inner reality (that only God, we, and perhaps our fa...

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1. Giving Guidelines

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Paul Borthwick

2. It's Tough To Be a Christian

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Paul Borthwick

3. No Exceptions

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Paul Borthwick

4. Nothing Happens Standing Still

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Paul Borthwick

5. Outward Appearance

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Paul Borthwick

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