Aspire to be a Leader in the Church

It is good to desire and aspire to leadership. It is good and honorable work (1 Tim 3:1). While doing so, one should always guard one's heart from selfish ambition (Jer 45:5; Mt 18:1; Mk 9:34; Lk 9:46).

1. How consciously aware are you that God chose you (Jn 15:16)?
2. How seriously do you take God's calling in your life (Eph 4:1)?
3. How do you live a life worthy of the gospel (Phil 1:27)?
4. Can you distinguish between self-centered and God-centered ambition in your heart (2 Cor 5:15)?
5. Do you sense God probing your heart and training you (Ps 139:23-24)?
6. What ambition and direction for your future do you have as a Christian (Mt 6:33)?
7. What preparation do you need to grow and mature as a leader (2 Tim 2:15)?
8. Do you know what it means for you to be a servant (Mk 10:42-44)?

Reference: Oswald Chambers. Spiritual Leadership. 1967. 2007.