Integrity of heart and skill (Psalm 78:70-72, 2 Cor 3:2-6,12-18)

He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;  from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. Psalm 78:70-72

1. Shepherd: loving compassion and care

 - Someone who watches over, looks after, or guides somebody.

 - The pastor of a church; one who guides others in religion.

2. Visionary: a clear vision of the future, see God's way to attract younger generations

3. Passion: eradicate Biblical poverty

3 part covenant

Doctrinal Integrity

Expository teaching methods

Non-negotiable policies: Leadership, financial, safety

2 You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. 3 You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.

4 Such confidence we have through Christ before God. 5 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 6 He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

(v7-11 contrasts the old covenant glorious ministry that brought death and condemnation, with the new ministry that brings righteousness and eternal life)

12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. 14 But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. 15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Prayer: Lord help me take this training to heart, that I would have the integrity of heart and skill as evidenced by the men I'm called to lead.