Today in class we were talking about intergrity in a leader, and now for our assignment we have to go through what integrity looks like in different aspects of a leader. So here goes!
A leader's mind: Integrity in the mind would look like a mind focused on prayer and meditation on scripture. Philippians 4:8 says, "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 these things." That is integrity of the mind, but it also means that you're not thinking about other things that don't matter, or are plain and simple sinful.
A leader's mouth: Ephesians 4:29 (this one's for you dad) "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs that it may benefit those who listen." This means don't be tearing people down with your words, but instead, build them up, encourage them. This does not mean that you don't criticize people. Everyone needs constructive criticism sometimes, but do it in a way that is loving and gracious and not condemning.
A leader's heart: The heart is the center of our motives; it's where our reasons for our actions come from. If a leader's heart is not right, then his actions will not be right. A leader's heart must be guided by the Lord, if he is going to be the leader the Lord wants him to be. He must "hate evil and cling to what is good" if he will lead his followers down the correct path.
A leader's hands: A leader's hands are rough, tough, and gentle. A leader must be a servant to his followers, and if you are serving hour hands will get beat up, but they will eventually become calloused. However, they are gentle also from comforting and helping.
A leader's feet: We talked about Joseph today, and we learned that feet should take you away from evil and towards what is good. The feet "flee from the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness".
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