Leadership Costs (James 3:1)

Don't become a leader/teacher! We are held to a higher standard. The higher you climb up the leadership ladder the less room there is for falling out of line. By that I simply mean: "forgiving" others and seeking biblical reconciliation is not an option, you are being watched and are still teaching as you lead yourself through various situations; "holy living" as encouraged in 1 Pet. 1:14 is not an option but a goal to be pursued (see 1 Timothy 6:11) - you are still teaching; "commitment" is not an option, leader. You are being watched and will not be followed if you do not embody commitment; "faithfulness" is not an option, pursue it, as well; 1 Timothy 6:11 - live that passage! If you are in a position to be "seen" and followed, understand what that comes with. I must realize this myself as a leader, and learn to grow the leaders under my care into this reality. Leadership is a privilege and a joy, but accountability can not be sacrificed. Accountability will only grow us and grow our potential to influence kingdom growth.