LESSON 2 " LIFE IS ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN GIVE NOT WHAT YOU CONSUME "
Ultimately , as a leader , giving should be at the forefront of your mind . John 3:16 ( TPT ) states , “ For this is how much God loved the world — he gave his one and only , unique Son as a gift . So now everyone who believes in him will never perish but experience everlasting life .” The concept of giving came from the creator himself . His ultimate gift set us all free . This is an important principle to practice . When you move into leadership , your life does not belong to you anymore . You give up your rights . Life takes on a new meaning of giving and not consuming .
Often , we see leaders who constantly are looking for followers . They believe that if they climb that leadership ladder of success that there is power , prestige , and freedom waiting . I want you to know that the higher you climb the more sacrifice you will have to make . If you want to continue to climb or increase your level of influence you must give . As we often hear in leadership circles , “ you must give up , to go up .” I would also challenge you with being the first to give when there is an opportunity . Leaders are givers and should always be the first to give .
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