Thursday, September 9, 2010
Habits of Highly Effective Families
One of this generations most well known authorities on the topics of management and effectiveness is Dr. Stephen Covey. His landmark book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has been used by millions seeking to be effective. So what was so unique about this book that attracted so much interest? I contend that there is nothing new about this writing. It is merely the repackaging of ancient truths. This was reinforcement in my mind today as I read an assignment presented to me by a doctoral student in a course entitled, "Leadership and Ethics." The student is a minister and holds both an MBA and MDiv. Here is what she had to say to a fellow student posted in a discussion forum.
"The real world is not easy rather it is difficult. Leadership (integrity) is even more challenging and has additional responsibilities, pitfalls, setups, and people tugging for more attention and pushing you to the very limits. For me, the Bible is a road map for every aspect in life in which I prepare myself for daily battle and activity. Dr. Stephen Covey works it well in Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (1989) and I work it daily this way:
Habit 1 – Be Proactive: Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil - Ephesians 6:11 NASB (1995).
Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.- John 3:16 NASB (1995).
Habit 3 – Put First Things First: But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you - Matthew 6:33 NASB (1995).
Habit 4 – Think Win/Win: But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place – NASB (1995).
Habit 5 – Seek First to Understand then to be Understood: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves – NASB (1995).
Habit 6 – Synergize: And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose – NASB (1995).
Habit 7 – Sharpen the Saw: Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another – NASB (1995)."
You notice she stated, "For me, the Bible is a road map for every aspect in life in which I prepare myself for daily battle and activity."
Yes, this mean the Bible serves as the most authoritative source for marriages and families. Think about it.
"The real world is not easy rather it is difficult. Leadership (integrity) is even more challenging and has additional responsibilities, pitfalls, setups, and people tugging for more attention and pushing you to the very limits. For me, the Bible is a road map for every aspect in life in which I prepare myself for daily battle and activity. Dr. Stephen Covey works it well in Seven Habits of Highly Effective People (1989) and I work it daily this way:
Habit 1 – Be Proactive: Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil - Ephesians 6:11 NASB (1995).
Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.- John 3:16 NASB (1995).
Habit 3 – Put First Things First: But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you - Matthew 6:33 NASB (1995).
Habit 4 – Think Win/Win: But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place – NASB (1995).
Habit 5 – Seek First to Understand then to be Understood: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves – NASB (1995).
Habit 6 – Synergize: And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose – NASB (1995).
Habit 7 – Sharpen the Saw: Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another – NASB (1995)."
You notice she stated, "For me, the Bible is a road map for every aspect in life in which I prepare myself for daily battle and activity."
Yes, this mean the Bible serves as the most authoritative source for marriages and families. Think about it.
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