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abilities he possesses are given to him by God and must be used in a stewardly
manner. The abuse and misuse of people we are called to lead cannot occur if we
operate under Biblical Stewardship guidelines.
Stewardship of people is best summarized by this scripture:
The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him,
and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in
him. But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day
of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
Matthew 12:35-36
Good begets good and evil begets evil. Bring the good up out of a leader and good
will be brought up out of the people who follow. The leader can choose to bring up
good or evil. The Christ-like leader should always be clear on which to choose.
Isaiah aptly describes the type of leader we look for:
He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain
from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who
stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against
contemplating evil, this is the man who will dwell on the heights,
whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. His bread will be
supplied, and water will not fail him.
Isaiah 33:15-16
This is the type of leader Deming speaks of.
8. Drive out fear.
Many employees are afraid to ask questions or to take a position, even when they do
not understand what their job is or what is right or wrong. They will continue to do
things the wrong way or to not do them at all. The economic losses from fear are
appalling. To assure better quality and productivity, employees need to feel secure.
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The scriptures speak of two types of fear. The fear described above is handled in
several scriptures. The following is a collection of scriptures on "negative fear." See for
yourself what God tells us.
Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you
will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The
Egyptians you see today you will never see again. The Lord will
fight for you; you need only to be still."
Exodus 14:13-14
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your
God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with
my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry
about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you
will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than
clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have
no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more
valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a
single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing,
why do you worry about the rest? Consider how the lilies grow.
They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all
his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God
clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow
is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you
of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or
drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all
such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek
his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to
give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor.
Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in
heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and
no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart
will be also.
Luke 12:22-34
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this
world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the
world.
John 16:33
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the
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peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers,
whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.
Philippians 4:6-8
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus
Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing
move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord,
because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:57-58
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in
Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the
knowledge of him.
2 Corinthians 2:14
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory
that has overcome the world, even our faith.
1 John 5:4
I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13
The underlying theme to these scriptures is the understanding that we need not be
afraid of man, for God is with us. Man can do nothing to us in the long run.
The previous section on leadership made it clear that the mature Christ-like leader
would not do anything to hurt followers. How can he if the care of the followers is
entrusted to him? The steward entrusted with the Master's goods must protect,
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