• This is how the kingdom of Israel split in two - it was just beginning and was a result of Solomon’s sin.
• Rehoboam was a young king (Solomon’s son) and he was presented with a request to lighten the load of work for the people.
• vs 1-7: He sought advice from older men - they didn’t tell him what to say, but gave him two principles for leadership:
• 1) Serve others and they’ll serve you.
• 2) If you seek their welfare they will seek your welfare.
• vs 8-11: He then sought advice from his buddies - they told him what to say and gave never gave him principles.
• They said he needed to prove himself.
• But they had a vested interest in the king - they stood to profit from his decision.
• vs 16: Result - when the leader focused on himself the followers did the same.
• Observations:
• 1) When faced with a decision always go to those wiser than you and who don’t have a vested interest.
• 2) If someone advises you what to say, watch out - you need to look for principles.
• 3) As a young leader, watch out for the tendency to want to prove yourself - lead through service.
Leading by Principle
The sure way to lead without being swayed
June 30, 2016 • Benham Brothers
GOALS 101
January 2, 2019 • Benham Brothers
A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down is a plan. A plan acted upon leads to profit (Proverbs 16:9). You cannot accomplish your goals apart from discipline and diligence. You cannot maintain discipline without knowing WHY you have the goal in the first place. Seven Keys to creating goals: 1) Establish Long Term and Short Term Goals - a long term goal is what you want to accomplish or become in 5 years, 10 years, lifetime. Short term goals are the ones that are measurable and include more of your day-to-day activities. 2) KISS - keep it simple stupid! When you start thinking of all the things you want to accomplish you'll end up writing a book. Refine this down to one or two points for each category. 3) Categorize - you can split them up however you want. Financial, Personal, Business, Spiritual, etc (you can have one or two sub-categories under these as well). It doesn't matter what categories you use - just do something that helps you keep track. 4) Write them down - that's what your Memo App is for! Put it on your PDA and carry them with you everywhere. 5) Measure them - every quarter take inventory and then write a date beside the ones you've accomplished. You have to put goals that can be measured - don't just put "Become a better husband." Instead, put "One date night a week" or something like that. 6) Refine - take inventory to see if you need to change a goal. There's nothing wrong with that. We plan our way but God determines our course, so sometimes you'll end up on a different course which makes your previous goal moot. 7) Pray over them daily - at the bottom of my goals list I put Proverbs 16:3 - "Commit your way to the Lord and your plans will succeed." The beauty of this is that when you're walking with the Lord He will give you the plans He wants you to follow - so just make a plan and stick to it. He'll change them when/if He sees fit. Either way, your/His plans will succeed.
A Selfish Leader
January 18, 2018 • Benham Brothers
* These leaders show us what the phrase “blinded by selfishness” is all about. * They show us how stupid people can be when they’re led by selfish desires. * They were leaders, which meant they were considered wise by the people. * The minute they thought about what they wanted to “get” instead of “give” guess who it affected? * The whole city!!!!! All the men died. * Pay attention to the first thought that crosses your mind when you have to make a decision. * This will show you if you’re a selfish leader. * When you’re a selfish leader: * Opportunities become threats. * Teammates become competitors. * Employees become servants. * Money becomes security. * Your job becomes your identity. * Family becomes a nuisance. * Stuff becomes status. * You ultimately become your own god.