The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  I Will Not Tolerate Disrespect: Wise Words for Leaders (Ephesians 6:9) "And, leaders, do the same things to them, without threatening knowing that God who is also your Master is in heaven and has no respect of persons."   Ephesians 6:9 (KSB)    Paul gives wise words for servants, leaders, parents, and children. As a wise master builder, he shows us how to live a better life, how to lead well, and how to treat others with dignity and kindness. In Ephesians 6, Paul reminds leaders that we were not always in positions of authority, we were once followers, servants, employees, or parishioners. To be effective leaders, we must remember what it was like to be in those positions and treat others with the same respect we once desired.    If you are an employer, remember when you were employed. If you are a spiritual leader, remember when you sat in the pew. If you are a parent, remember when you were a child. Every person longs to be respected. Now ...