Don’t build your life around trying to impress those who have power and wealth or hoping to become one of the elite of our society. Underneath the surface, we are all equal before God. Appearances are not only confusing, they can be misleading too. The One whose appearances are real has chosen to be humble and meek—His name is Jesus. Yes, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that He is Lord. But He called us friends and laid aside the prerogatives of royalty when He tore down the curtain of separation in the Temple and gave us direct access to His Father by faith through His death and resurrection. Weak men may insist on status, formality, and appearances, but God sees us for what we are. Wise leaders follow the example of Christ’s humility. They are aware that under the surface they are just like everyone else—no better and no worse. Essential Insight 23: Look beneath the surface—people and circumstances are not always what they appear to be. "While dining with a ruler, pay attention to what is put before you. If you are a big eater, put a knife to your throat; don’t desire all the delicacies, for he might be trying to trick you. Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle. Don’t eat with people who are stingy; don’t desire their delicacies. They are always thinking about how much it costs. “Eat and drink,” they say, but they don’t mean it. You will throw up what little you’ve eaten, and your compliments will be wasted." (Proverbs 23:1-8 NLT) The Message of Leadership
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