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How to Influence Others, Part 4

February 8, 2010

Motivation vs. Manipulation
We can positively and beneficially influence our leaders through motivation.  I Timothy 6:1 says, “Let as many servants as are under the yoke (joined together) count their own masters (leaders, or employers) worthy of all honour that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed (spoken against).  This does not tell [...]

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How to Influence Others, Part 3

February 5, 2010

Submission vs. Resistance
The Bible says in Hebrews 13:17, “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief…”  The message that the Apostle Paul is giving us here is quite clear: [...]

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How to Influence Others, Part 2

February 3, 2010

The first element, provision, is satisfied by each leader providing things for us that are necessary within their own specific jurisdiction.  An example of this would be parents providing food and housing for us when we were young.
Second, there is protection.  Similar to provision, each leader is designed to protect us in a specific way.  [...]

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How to Influence Others, Part 1

February 1, 2010

With the holiday season quickly becoming distant in life’s rear-view mirror, I reflect back and am amazed at how effective my children have become in their ability to influence my wife, Lori, and me.  In particular, I cannot help but chuckle as I recollect with admiration the skill of my eight-year old son, Chase.  You [...]

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