That's a tough question.
I've recently been asking myself that and my knee jerk reaction is "of course!"
haha...
Then I have to ask who are my leaders and how am I following them. I have to examine myself and point out that I'm just as sinful, prideful, selfish, and stubborn as anyone else. You can always just go to one of your leaders and ask bluntly, but expect to hear the blunt truth.
The Bible gives us the keys to being good followers - Imitation, humility, and obedience.
ARE YOU A JOY TO LEAD?
"Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith." - Heb. 13:7
"Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you." - Heb. 13:17
"Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
"God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble." - 1 Peter 5:1-7
Reality really sinks in when you think over the fact that you are a leader. Want to or not, whether you know that you are one or not. You are a leader... Yikes! You must watch over, be a good example and give an account for your followers.
be humble
Posted by tomglass at November 4, 2005 11:55 AM