Presenting ...
... a weekly letter of encouragement.
January 31, 1996
Good Morning!
"WE NEED PEOPLE AROUND US WHO RESPECT US BUT ARE NOT
IMPRESSED BY US"+
My bet is that you are better than the average person at
what you do.
And that there are people out there who are all to willing
to elevate you to hero status.
And stroke your ego far more than you deserve. Especially
if you:
- Know how to hold your cards close to your chest.
- Possess Oscar-level acting ability.
- Sign the pay checks or possess power and the influence others want to tap into.
When we are continually being stroked, it is all too easy to
actually believe the press reports!
Let me ask you a question: Would these would-be hero-worshipers
be as impressed with you if they could see into the deepest recesses
of your mind and heart? Or see you in your less than noble
moments? (Need I ask your spouse?)
Doubtful.
And have you ever noticed how difficult it is for us to marry
success with humility? When we are good at something,
we are not generally inclined to respond favorably to other's
criticism or suggestions. I think the Biblical term is
"pride."
So...in order to counter-balance our inclination towards pride,
we need people around us who may respect us, but are not
impressed (or intimidated?) by us."
Just to keep us honest.
"Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but deceitful
are the kisses of an enemy" (Proverbs 27:6)
I trust you are having a great week!
Dwight Hill
+ Dr. Howard Hendricks
© Copyright 1996 Dwight Hill. Unlimited permission to copy or use is hereby granted subject to inclusion of this copyright notice.
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