Leadership Qualities: Relationships Part 3 Four Word Pictures What could Nabal have done to improve his relational skills? He could have started by embracing the following word pictures: The Host: Just as a host takes initiative and makes a guest feel comfortable in his or her home, so we are to host the relationships of […]
Leadership Qualities: Relationships Part 2 Nabal: The Other Shoe Drops Nabal’s wife may have excelled in relationships, but Nabal floundered. Their marriage illustrates that opposites really do attract. Nabal should have known that David had saved his nation from Goliath and the Philistines. He should have known the prophet Samuel had anointed David to be the […]
Leadership Qualities: Relationships Part 1 Abigail vs. Nabal-1 Samuel 25:1-42 (positive and negative) Relationship Lessons from Abigail Risky initiative: Abigail took the first step with David to resolve a sticky situation. Emotional security: Abigail demonstrated inward security in her identity. Genuine humility: Abigail submitted to David by falling as his feet and seeking his favor. Personal responsibility: Abigail took […]
