I am definitely convinced that if an individual wants to change his belief system, a transformation must take place. Their ideas and the way they view themselves must change. One of our greatest weaknesses as individuals and leaders in today's society is that our philosophical training about who we are as human beings, including our inherent purpose as leaders, has been severely deficient. As I view the internet and world events, I truly realize the out environment and other influences have produced defects in our thinking due to some of the flawed philosophies that have been perpetrated by our culture, which we have accepted. Do you remember that word, culture?
Now if we want to become individuals and leaders of character who will make a positive difference in this world, we need to first take a serious look at what ideas we have received and embraced, how those ideas have shaped our philosophy of life, and what beliefs and attitudes we may need to change. Here is an example: If a leader, or an individual, has accepted the concept "It's everyone for themselves in this world", they will always put themselves before other individuals, with the results that they may neglect, mistreat or even abuse their followers. I have seen this many times, often on social media. True leaders always place their highest value on the dignity of all mankind. I truly believe that if you don't respect other individuals, you should not be in leadership. The world system already has too many problems to take on another leader who disregards their members and the intrinsic value of human beings. Selfishness has no place in leadership.
If we truly obeyed the King's command, I wouldn't have to write this article. Read what Jesus stated: But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Remember, a leader's personal beliefs about himself and the nature of the world will inevitably be revealed in his public policy. Now by "public policy" I am not referring only to governmental programs and laws. I am using this term in a broad sense, to indicate the policies, directives, instructions and guidance of leaders toward those who follow them. A leader's public policy reflects how they view, interact with and affect the lives of other individuals as they carry out their leadership.
Leaders who claim to be representatives of the Lord God should always possess these qualities: character and integrity. Jesus sized it up this way: “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
Matthew 5:44-45 John 14:25-26
~~W.R. Luchie
Now if we want to become individuals and leaders of character who will make a positive difference in this world, we need to first take a serious look at what ideas we have received and embraced, how those ideas have shaped our philosophy of life, and what beliefs and attitudes we may need to change. Here is an example: If a leader, or an individual, has accepted the concept "It's everyone for themselves in this world", they will always put themselves before other individuals, with the results that they may neglect, mistreat or even abuse their followers. I have seen this many times, often on social media. True leaders always place their highest value on the dignity of all mankind. I truly believe that if you don't respect other individuals, you should not be in leadership. The world system already has too many problems to take on another leader who disregards their members and the intrinsic value of human beings. Selfishness has no place in leadership.
If we truly obeyed the King's command, I wouldn't have to write this article. Read what Jesus stated: But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Remember, a leader's personal beliefs about himself and the nature of the world will inevitably be revealed in his public policy. Now by "public policy" I am not referring only to governmental programs and laws. I am using this term in a broad sense, to indicate the policies, directives, instructions and guidance of leaders toward those who follow them. A leader's public policy reflects how they view, interact with and affect the lives of other individuals as they carry out their leadership.
Leaders who claim to be representatives of the Lord God should always possess these qualities: character and integrity. Jesus sized it up this way: “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
Matthew 5:44-45 John 14:25-26
~~W.R. Luchie
