Shepherd the flock of God ... [by] being an example to the flock (1Petrus 5:2,3)
A mother cheetah brought a surviving young deer to her five-month-old cubs and released them. After the cheetah cubs made several attacks and failed, the mother then took over and showed them how to catch dinner.
I observed the same technique, used by life insurance officers. After he explained the various benefits of a policy, he shared how much protection he got for his family. His words take on new meaning because he shows by example how he himself properly insures his family.
If we want to teach others the art of knowing God and serving Him, we cannot ignore the importance and power of example. Thus Christ and His apostles communicated the same message. Their obedience to God is seen in easy-to-understand everyday terms.
Leadership done by example is contagious. When Paul mentions the Thessalonians, who have become imitators of us and of the Lord, he says that they have also set an example for all believers in the region of Macedonia and Achaia.
(1 Thessalonians 1: 6,7).
Leadership is more than something that automatically goes hand in hand with official status like Father, Mother, Pastor, or Teacher. People who want to lead and help others must be an example first -MRD
YOU CAN'T TEACH
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW
YOU CAN'T LEAD
WHAT YOU DON'T GO
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW
YOU CAN'T LEAD
WHAT YOU DON'T GO
*) Take from Daily Meditation