What difference does love make in how we lead? Self-serving love thwarts our ability to lead like Jesus, while selfless love shows itself in how we treat others. Paul described this kind of love in his letter to the Corinthian church. In a church characterized by divisiveness and sin, he listed attributes of a love that serves the best interests of others.
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.—1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Prayer: Jesus, it is easy to see this kind of love in action through Your life and leadership. Thank You for continually loving us like this. May this same love increasingly characterize our lives and leadership, amen.
