1. The Will to Do What Is Right REQUIRES….. 1. Disciplined Thinking 2. Disciplined Emotions 3. Disciplined Actions “And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.” Luke 22:44

2. Family First AVOIDS….. 1. Wrong Emphasis 2. Wrong Expectations 3. Wrong Example 4. Wrong Entanglements “Now the sons of Eli were worthless men; they did not know the Lord.” I Samuel 2:12

3. The Commitment Crucible IS….. 1. Discovered in adversity 2. Not dependent on abilities 3. A choice, not a condition 4. Lasting when principle- based

4. “So Jesus said to the twelve, You do not want to go away also, do you? Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life. John 6:67,68

5. Real Leadership REQUIRES….. 1. Real Courage 2. Real Conviction 3. Real Character 4. Real Connection 5. Real Credibility

6. “Then Elijah said to all of the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that was broke down.” I Kings 18:30

7. Evaluate then Empower KNOW….. 1. A person’s knowledge level 2. A person’s skill level 3. A person’s desire level “It is a trustworthy statement : if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do.” I Timothy 3:1

8. Exam Time KNOW….. 1. Each stage of growth brings a test. 2. The goal is to pass, not endure. 3. Testing precedes promotion.

9. Exam Time KNOW….. 4. Self-promotion can never replace divine promotion. 5. Promotion requires sacrifice.

10. “ Abraham stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here am I.” Genesis 22:10,11