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Back to EpisodesThe Business of Wisdom
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A title doesn't make you a good leader; wisdom does. The question isn't whether you're leading, it's what's leading you.
In verses 15–16 of Proverbs 8, Solomon declares that even kings, rulers, and nobles depend on wisdom to govern well. We may not have princes anymore, but we have CEOs, business owners, police chiefs, and executives. More importantly, if you're a husband, a father, or someone people look to for direction at work, you're a leader too. And the people with the most authority in the world still need God's wisdom to lead.
You can have authority and still make terrible decisions. You can be strong and still be foolish. Godly leadership isn't about getting your way; it's about having the wisdom and character to do what's right, even when it's hard. Your wife and children are watching how you handle pressure, how you respond in anger, and whether your faith holds up when life gets difficult. And here's the key: leadership begins with submission. A man who refuses God's authority will eventually misuse his own. So before you decide, pray. Before you react, pause. Before you demand respect, examine your character. The world defines leadership as power; God defines it as responsibility.
Verse of the Day: Proverbs 8:15–16
Your Daily Man-Up Challenge
Identify one person you influence today: your wife, your kids, a coworker, an employee, a friend. Ask yourself, "What kind of leader am I being to this person?" Then do one thing that demonstrates godly leadership. Encourage instead of criticize. Listen instead of interrupt. Apologize instead of defend. Serve instead of demand to be served. If a hard decision is ahead, pray before you act. Lead one person today the way Jesus would lead them.
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The Men's Morning Devotional is a podcast to help you man up in every way - in your faith, your family and your work - by spending a few minutes getting into the Word before you face the world.
Every weekday, you'll get a challenge and encouragement from Scripture that speaks to the pressures you carry as a husband, a father, and a leader. You’ll get truth you can take straight into your day. And you’ll know you’re not standing alone, because men everywhere are waking up to fight the same battle.
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