As Paul closes his second letter to Timothy, he thinks back over his time in ministry. He ponders his teaching and struggles and travels for the cause of Christ, and declares, “I have fought the good fight…” (2 Timothy 4:7).
How does a leader make difficult decisions? The Bible gives excellent advice for decision-makers. Through biblical history are many leaders faced with a myriad of challenges and situations. God helps us to make wise decisions.
Many of us experience an unnamed phobia, the fear of being unable to move forward—in life, work, marriage, relationships, decisions, whatever. The prospect of change immobilizes us. In a word, we’re stuck.
This picture of a rhythm giving integrity to the army as they fight is mirrored in our understanding of integrity itself. It is a certain rhythm in life that gives a man integrity—the human quality of living by a firm moral standard.