Encouragement for New Believers預覽

Personal growth leads to promotion. Take a moment to observe the people in your church, your workplace, or your circle of friends. Management consultant W. Edwards Deming said, "Learning isn’t compulsory… neither is survival." In corporate culture, the higher your position, the less "doing" is involved and the more "critical thinking" is required. Think about a corporate conference room during an important meeting.

Usually, the staff in a meeting room has laptops, briefcases, and lots of files, while the president comes in with almost nothing. That’s because the president isn’t there to handle computers, schedules, or files—they’re there for their expertise and ideas. Organisations want leaders with great ideas, so promotions often go to people who show initiative and growth. Start coming up with new ideas and see how quickly you get noticed!

In the bible, we read that Daniel began as a slave in Babylon, on the bottom rung of the ladder. But he was soon promoted to a position in Nebuchadnezzar’s cabinet. That’s because the king was looking for people with the following qualifications: "Showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve." (Daniel 1:4 NIV) Talk about job security! And what’s more, "Daniel remained there." (Daniel 1:21 NIV)

So dedicate yourself to personal growth.