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on June 17, 2024 in Character

 

The man pictured above is Hall of Fame Chicago White Sox scout Kevin Burrell.  Kevin is a brilliant evaluator of talent, wonderful father and husband, an influencer of men, and a dear friend and mentor in my life.  But most importantly, Kevin is a follower of Christ and is passionate about discipleship.  To see his impact in the lives of others, click HERE.

Kevin also does a regular devotional for baseball scouts and coaches.  Below is an advanced excerpt from this week’s post.  I thought it was so impactful from a leadership perspective, I want you to read it.

Also, if you want to follow Kevin’s excellent X site and be part of his devotional, DM him HERE.  He will get you the information on how to be part of that community.  Now onto Kevin’s post on Conduct and Character.

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“Conduct” is defined as “A mode or standard of personal behavior or management in life.”

There were two priorities in the life of Jesus when He walked this earth. Priority number was His “Character.”  The “Character” of Christ is defined by the nine “Fruits of the Spirit” found in Galatians 5:22-23.  However, just as important, was His “Conduct” which is how He lived and managed His life. Therefore, if Jesus’ “Character and Conduct” were a priority to Him—then it must be a priority to us as well. I pray the following seven “M’s” can be helpful to you. I wrote these seven “Conduct” priorities in order to manage my life the way Jesus managed His life.

Listen Closely . .

The “Conduct” of Christ

• Member = Belong – (Do I belong to a local church by being in a large group weekend environment and small group environment?)
• Magnifier = Worshipper – (Am I spending time worshipping God in private when I’m alone & in public in my local church?)
• Minister = Serving – (Am I meeting the needs of people in my local community, my family members, my baseball and scouts community, and in my local church?)
• Maturing = Growing – (Am I spending time with God, growing in my Fellowship and Faith with Him through reading, studying His Word, fasting and prayer?)
• Manager = Stewardship – (Am I managing my time, my calendar, my gifts, my relationships, my treasure and my temple in a God honoring way?)
• Messenger = Sharing – (Am I intentionally seeking out opportunities to share God’s message of love and salvation with others, inviting someone to church, small group, and the baseball coaches and scouts group?)
• Multiplier = Reproducer – (Am I reproducing & multiplying more disciples with the life and time I’ve been given here on Earth, am I making disciples that make disciples?)
These seven principles were priorities in the life of Jesus.  I encourage you and challenge you to make them a priority in your life as well.
“Conduct” – A life well lived.
Love God.  Love People.  Live Sent.

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