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Credibility

The path to your leadership platform is established through integrity, character, authenticity, credibility, and influence. Today, we take a closer look at credibility.

How we treat people speaks volumes about our character and credibility. Actions communicate louder than anything we could ever say. The saying is true: people will always remember how we make them feel. 

We want to intentionally foster credibility, which proclaims our life principles even when we’re not present. Is this hard? No. It’s intentional. This means valuing all the people we meet and not being a respecter of persons. God isn’t (Acts 10:34)! I daily fight against becoming prideful while considering myself of lowly position. Be honest, even when we have to stand alone. 

One of my personal mottos is that it is better to be righteous than right. Always yield to the will of the Lord. If vindication is required, let God fight our battles. This takes much faith and can be downright painful! But this posture is key to being anchored in “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding” (Philippians 4:7). A vengeful and unforgiving person is tormented by what was done and what was said. Be more concerned with honoring God in every matter. This doesn’t mean we’re striving for perfection; even when we are wrong, we must acknowledge it and try to make amends. Leave the rest to God.

Today’s Bible reading comes from a short parable by Jesus that shows the importance of backing up our words with action to prove our true credibility.