2008!

Blessed 2008 to you!

Recently was reading some online news on a local website about a man served as a Health Minister in a neighbouring country was flimed "romancing" with his counterparts in a hotel.

You might be interest to read the full article by clicking below.

http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/Asia/STIStory_192410.html.

This article brought some parallel truths to this person called Achan.

You can read about what he did in the bible. Joshua 6-7

Despite a command given by Joshua to keep away from things that were sacred to the Lord (Joshua 6:18-19). Achan kept & hid some in his tent.

His act not only cause him his life, his family members, young & old, his livestocks(Joshua 7:24). He brought shame to the entire nation-lost in battle.

Achan publicly admited his wrong doings(Joshua 7:20-21).

I knew that Achan had disobeyed God by sinning against him. But personally, I do admire his courage to admit his sin publicly .

Yes, there will always be consequences for the wrong done and sinned committed.
It is necessary for one to openly admits one's wrong doing (It depends on how wide the ripples had gone).
For Achan, his act had gone throughout the entire nation. Same for that health ministry-big consequences

If one tries to hide them in a carpet... very likely... (like what most people says:"you sin will caught up with you one of these day") you will live a life of worrying or covering or in fear....
You will worry that someone will eventually "discover" it. Don't you think so?

In my organisation, my "directors" expects all their "managers" to have the following 4 Responsibilities. (Not sure it still applies. Anyway for you to read)

Personal purity – To bring to the church a submitted, Spirit-filled self.
A heart that is surrendered to God is a powerful tool in God’s hand. Personal purity is not for self-indulgence; it is the greatest and most powerful gift we can bring to each other.

Relational integrity – To pursue honorable and loving relationships: in the family; among friends, coworkers and neighbors; and in the Body of Christ.

Organizational loyalty – To contribute to the church time, talents and treasures, and to be responsive to the leadership God has established.

Interpersonal maturity – To seek to serve more than to be served. The greatest in the Kingdom of God, as Jesus had said is the one who has served all. The community of faith functions best when we esteem others better than ourselves and choose to serve more than to be served.

Above all, I think they are looking for every "managers" to have integrity.

As a leader, if I've did something wrong, I must humble myself to seek forgiveness (to apologize).
I won't cover up my wrong doings by JUSTIFYING my deeds and says:" Although I did not do anything wrong BUT I still say sorry". (Why say sorry when you think you are right. Right?)

For my readers to ponder this...

Leader that stands, stands corrected and chastise.
Leadership that stands corrected will stand tall.

Have a great 2008 ahead!

Blessings to you.