Can a leader be a Sluggard?

Can a leader be a Sluggard?

Often times it is so easy to be easy on yourself and let your responsibilities lax. We can find ourselves thinking, "Oh, I can put that off until tomorrow! It will get done!" 

AND THEN

We get in a rut.

What we do is not our best.

It's not our utmost.

Can a leader really have this lifestyle? Can that individual have a sloppy, 

unscheduled, procrastinator life?

When I think about this, I often find myself guilty of these traits. What I find is that if I cannot manage my life to my best ability - 

if I put things off and do less than my best - 

if I choose the easy road and just go easy on myself about tasks and responsibilities - 

WHEN I DO THIS

Something Terrible Happens.....

My relationship with God dwindles.....

THIS IS NOT HEALTHY

As a leader - we are an example! People are going to be watching us and the scary thing is they will mimic us too! 

If we fail in our Relationship with God, we don't have our guide to lead.

When we are lazy with prayer and studying the Bible, we forget to be humble. We lose our Servant Mindset. 

We become

PRIDEFUL

NO a Leader cannot let himself be this way!

1 - God commands that we do our best! It glorifies Him! 

2 - God wants us to be good stewards!

3 - it is GOOD for US

4 - People are watching our actions and reactions.

5 - A sloppy job, room, desk, life - these all show what is going on in the heart and mind.

We need to strive to do OUR BEST! 

There is no room for a sluggard.

Be hard on yourself and not on others.

Be the leader God wants you to be.