Saturday, November 15, 2014

COURAGE TO DO WHAT’S RIGHT


Joshua 1:8-9   This Book of the Law… you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success… Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

The boss walks into your office and shuts the door. “I think Leslie has a nose problem. I just heard that she is heavy into cocaine. We can’t have her around here. I want you to get some dirt on her and get rid of her.” Your first reaction could be to offer help to Leslie, and find a rehab facility for her. You share this with the boss but he responds, “No. I don’t care what you do on your own time. But she needs go from here. Now!”

Caught between a rock and a hard place do you give in and unjustly fire her? Or do you go to Leslie and help her find help and somehow save her job? Perhaps, you could go over your bosses head and find help from his superior. How does a Christian respond?

You may not face this exact situation but there will come a time when a leader’s faith will be tested. The time will come when business pressure from peers, intellectual logic and fear will push you into making a wrong decision. Fear and discouragement can keep us from the right decision. Courage, on the other hand, can lead us to stand on Godly principles and make the right decision, even if it hurts us in the process.

Courage is not always doing brave and heroic things. Sometimes courage is expressed in a way that only God knows what has happened. Fear of losing power, not being recognized or having our ego hurt will cause us to make the wrong choice.

Godly courage requires faith and trust that He will protect us and pick up the pieces from having to do what is right. Remember, every decision we make impacts the development of our character and our future. It is therefore important to take time in making decisions that will reflect your faith, values and principles as a Christian.

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