to practice it sincerely, perpetually. Forgiveness is not a small thing; it’ s everything. Humble yourself admit where you may have been wrong, ask for forgiveness, and make things right.
11. Run for Political Office and Support People Who Do
If we want good candidates, then we need to encourage such candidates to run and help them all along. If you are the person who wants to run for office, then learn how to be a better communicator and listener.
12. Remember That Leadership Is About Leading, Not Just Having a Title
Leadership is not just about having a position; it’ s about using your platform to the greatest possible degree. Don’ t just sit there; stand up and speak out in the platform God has given you, and lead, lead, lead!
13. Spend Time with“ Tax Collectors” and“ Sinners”
Love the sinner; hate the sin— but make sure you don’ t reverse the two. Jesus was noted as being a friend of sinners( Matt. 9:11, 11:19; Luke 7:34). He had the reputation of spending time with people who actually needed him; you should too. Put your fears and misconceptions about people aside, and reach out to them— often.
14. Rely Upon the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is God’ s not-so-secret weapon against hatred and opposition to the plan of God and person of Christ. When the Spirit leads you, you’ ll please God— and the people you should please. Those you don’ t please by following God are not people who should concern you.
15. Don’ t Let Your Distaste for Church Make You Bland Toward Jesus
Be the Christian you want others to be. Don’ t make excuses. More important, God may even use you to help shape the kind of church he envisions, which, after all, is far more important than the one you dream about.
16. Call, Write, E-mail
On a quarterly or monthly basis, telephone, e-mail, and write your congressperson and senators, humbly reminding them of the importance of following our Constitution; respecting our national history; and honoring our biblical, historic foundations.
17. Keep Media Accountable
Get involved in the media. Consider a career in journalism or encourage your children to explore that option. When you see or hear distasteful programming, or read something distastefully written, let the station manager or publisher know about it through a letter, e-mail, or phone call.
18. Encourage Your Children to Make Influential Career Choices
Look for ways to encourage your
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