What is ZEAL?
Romans 10:1-2 (NIV) Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation. For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.
KJV Dictionary Definition: zeal
ZEAL, n. Gr., L. Passionate ardor [ardor means
intensity of emotion, especially strong desire, enthusiasm, or devotion https://www.thefreedictionary.com/ardor] in the pursuit of any thing. In general, zeal is an eagerness of desire to accomplish or obtain some object, and it may be manifested either in favor of any person or thing, or in opposition to it, and in a good or bad cause. Zeal, [acts as] the blind conductor of the will.
Z – zeroed in, focused, aiming for the prize, goal setters. Making every effort to add to your faith, and to guard your heart from all evil. Sin is missing the mark. Hitting the bullseye is bringing Glory to God.
E – entrusted / stewards (as grandfathers, fathers, husbands, sons, laymen and employees). Setting the example. Leaving a legacy. It’s not about me. Tell me I can’t (Phil. 4:13).
E – entrusted / stewards (as grandfathers, fathers, husbands, sons, laymen and employees). Setting the example. Leaving a legacy. It’s not about me. Tell me I can’t (Phil. 4:13).
“The main concept of responsibility is that you are being entrusted and empowered by a higher authority to care for something or someone. And along with this empowerment comes the blessings of doing it well or the consequences of doing it poorly. The first thing God did after creating the first man, Adam, was to give him responsibilities. He placed him in the garden ‘to cultivate it and keep it’ (Genesis 2:15). This meant he was to work it so that everything under his care would bloom and stay protected. In tandem with this responsibility, God gave Adam increased value, freedom, and the ability to enjoy the fruit of his labor. And just like Adam, we too are wired and empowered by God to accept responsibility into our lives. We each must get busy cultivating and protecting everything within our jurisdiction. Sin makes men tend to resist responsibility, but embracing it is part of our manhood…the more maturity a man has, the more responsibility God can trust him with. So we challenge you to gratefully accept the duties God has given you. Take the steering wheel back into your hands as you guide, protect, and provide for your family. Don’t force your wife or children to shoulder what rightfully is on you. While you live and breathe, resolve to bloom and protect everything under your care. Embrace responsibility! Love it. Live it. Teach it to your children. Model it at home and at work. Initiate it with other men around you. Be the man who makes the call and takes the heat. Come up with the plan and make sure it gets done. Own your mistakes and clean up your own mess. Beg God for wisdom and the guidance to do it well, and then trust Him for the courage never to run from it. ‘A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. If the master returns and finds that the servant has done his job, there will be a reward’ (Luke 12:42-43 NLT).” (From the book: The Resolution for Men, pp. 61-63).
“Your heart will follow your investment.” (From the book: The Resolution for Men, p. 81).
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1 Cor. 4:2…
New International Version Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. New Living Translation Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. English Standard Version Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. Berean Study Bible Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. Berean Literal Bible In this case, moreover, it is required in the stewards, that one shall be found faithful. New American Standard Bible In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy. King James Bible Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. |
A – accountable (keep current, self-exam, trustworthy, integrity, ability to confide in). Bringing men alongside and in contact with other men to share relatable experiences. “I know of someone who is going through, or has gone through __________, let me get you in contact with him.”
I need someone who can remind me to NOT grow weary in doing good/right.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT) “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.” We come together to help bring solutions through God’s word that will guide your way out of life’s temptations we’ve enticed ourselves with in the past.
We need those of age to share wisdom with us. What worked and didn’t work so that we can avoid paths of unrighteousness and follow paths of righteousness that worked for them. If the older generation could relive their lives through this younger generation, then what message would they want to relay to us? Dear Younger Me by MercyMe.
L – learning leaders (maturity). Practicing His Presence. Growing in the knowledge of Him. Henry A. Kissinger stated this truth, that
“The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.”
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/h/henryakis130663.html
Our zeal is empty, and we'll never grow without striving to accomplish these core values. We're just a few laborers desiring to harvest many in our Community for Jesus.