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Distraction, the Enemy of Direction
How could the wisest man in history turn away from God? How could the leader whose gifts and focus once made him the talk of the world get distracted from his calling? The temptations that enticed Solomon continue to attack every leader. Once we “arrive,” it becomes easy to stop feeling hungry for growth and excellence. How quickly we become satisfied—and how soon we begin to spiral downward. Note how this process of decay looked for Solomon:
- Distractions: He deviated from his call to lead and be a light to the nations.
- Adversaries: God raised up adversaries to steer him back to his priorities and call.
- Self-absorption: He became consumed with himself rather than his call.
- Loss of God’s presence: God withdrew His anointing.
- Pursuit of pleasure: He became even more obsessed with his own pleasure.
- Emptiness: He finally grew weary of his pursuits and recognized his emptiness.
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This 30-day reading plan covers many critical leadership topics with excerpts offered from John C. Maxwell. Dr. Maxwell has spent decades equipping others for leadership with his major source of leadership principles being offered from the Bible. Use this reading plan as a resource to learn what a godly leader is and how God is glorified when we accept our roles as leaders and empower others to do the same.
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