2 Corinthians 10:1-8

 1By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am
“timid” when face to face with you, but “bold” when away! 2I beg you that when
I come I may not have to be as bold as I expect to be toward some people who
think that we live by the standards of this world. 3For though we live in the
world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4The weapons we fight with are not
the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish
strongholds. 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up
against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it
obedient to Christ. 6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience,
once your obedience is complete.
 7You are looking only on the surface of things. If anyone is confident that he
belongs to Christ, he should consider again that we belong to Christ just as much
as he. 8For even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us
for building you up rather than pulling you down, I will not be ashamed of it.

MEDITATION
1. From Paul’s example here, what is supposed to be the “normal” way Christians
exercise leadership over one another?  On a scale from 1 – 10, how well do I
demonstrate Christ’s gentleness and meekness in leading others?
2. What will I work on this week that demonstrates my interest in building
people up?

Personal Note:
The "normal" way is the way of meekness and gentleness in leadership.  I would say I am around 7/10 in demonstrating Christ's gentleness in leading others.  I will pray and visit some brothers and sisters.  I will listen to where the come from and encourage them on the road to discipleship.