THE
TEMPTATIONS OF LEADERSHIP
Learning
Leadership From Jesus
“Then the Spirit led Jesus into the desert to
be tempted by the devil.” Matt.
4:1 (NCV)
1. THE________________________________________TEST
“For
forty days Jesus ate nothing and became very hungry. Then the Devil said to him, ‘If you are the
Son of God, change these stones into loaves of bread.’ But Jesus said, ‘The Scriptures say, “People
need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God.”’”
Matt. 4:2-4 (NLT)
When I’m empty, hurting, or confused, will
I to meet my needs or rush to satisfy them ?
“My people have done two evil things:
They’ve forsaken me - the fountain of living water, and they’ve dug for themselves
cracked cisterns that can’t hold water at all!”
Jer.
2:13 (NLT)
“Let him who walks in the dark and has no
light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on God. But you who live in your own light and
warm yourselves from your own fires and not from God’s will live among
sorrows.” Isa.
50:10 (NIV) 11 (LB)
ANTIDOTE
“Don't worry... Your heavenly Father already knows all
your needs, and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live
for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.” Matt. 6:31-33 (NLT)
“Then
the Devil went away, and angels came and cared for Jesus.”Matt.4:11 (NLT)
2. THE ________________________________________TEST
“Then the Devil took Jesus to Jerusalem,
set him on the highest point of the Temple, and said, ‘If you are God's Son, throw
yourself down, for the Scripture says, “God will give orders to his angels
and they’ll hold you up with their hands, so that not even your feet will be
hurt.’” Jesus said, ‘The Scriptures also
say, “Do not test the Lord your God.”’”
Matt. 4:5-7(TEV)
Will I use my abilities to serve God and
others or to gain for myself?
“Just when Rehoboam was at the height of
his popularity and power, he abandoned the Lord, and the people
followed him in this sin.” 2 Chron. 12:1 (LB)
“Praise
is the test of character.” Pr. 27:21 (NEB)
ANTIDOTES
“...
Let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our
lives. Then we won't need to look for
honors and popularity...” Gal.
5:25-26 (LB)
“If
you will humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, in his good
time He will lift you up.” 1
Peter 5:6 (LB)
3. THE ________________________________________
TEST
“Then the devil… showed Jesus all the
kingdoms of the world and all their splendor, and said, ‘If you’ll bow down and
worship me, I’ll give you all these things.’ Jesus said, ‘Go away from me, Satan! It is written “You must worship the Lord
your God and serve only him.”’” Matt.
4:8-11 (NCV)
Do
I value on
earth more than in heaven?
“What good will it be for a man if he gains
the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?” Matt.
16:26 (NIV)
“Use your money to do good...give
generously to those in need, always being ready to share with others
whatever God has given you. By doing
this you will be storing up real treasure for yourselves in heaven--it is the
only safe investment for eternity! And
you will be living a fruitful Christian life down here as well.” 1
Tim. 6:18-19 (LB)
“When the
Devil had finished tempting Jesus, he left him until the next opportunity
came.” Luke 4:13 (NLT)
Every time you pass a test, you’re given
“Then Jesus returned to Galilee, and the
power of the Holy Spirit was with him...
He stood up to read the Scriptures and was handed the book of
Isaiah. He found the place where it is
written, ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has chosen me --
to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to the captives, to recover
the sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed, and announce the time has
come when the Lord will save his people.’”
Luke
4:14-19 (TEV)
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