HUMILITY

'Prayer is the ultimate humility, because it presents the empty cup of ourselves to God for his fullness in Christ.' 

Jared C Wilson, The Pastor's Justification, p.69. 

HUMILITY

'To become humble is to have been humbled. Some choose humility; some have humility thrust upon them.' 

Jared C Wilson, The Pastor's Justification, p.65. 

A PASTOR'S SELF-CONTROL

'Can he have a drink without needing  a drink? Can he surf the web without feeling the tractor pull of porn? Can he prepare for his sermon or research a writing project online without surfing the web at all? Can he spend long, unhalting periods of time reading a book or listening to sermon audio? Does he need constant stimulation? Can he take a nap? Can he read a critical letter without becoming sinfully self-defensive and self-justifying? Can he hear of the successes of others and not covet or begrudge? Will he rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep? All these are issues of self-control.' 

Jared C Wilson, The Pastor's Justification,. p.52. 

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

'A pastor goes first. In groups where transparency is expected, a pastor goes first. In the humility of service, a pastor goes first. In the sharing of the gospel with the lost, a pastor goes first. In the discipleship of new believers, a pastor goes first.  In the singing of spiritual songs with joy and exuberance, a pastor goes first. In living generously, a pastor goes first. In the following of Christ by the taking up of one's cross, a pastor goes first. All I am saying is that one who talks the talk ought to walk the walk. Don't lead your flock through domineering; lead by example.' 

Jared C Wilson, The Pastor's Justification, p.48. 

MONDAY MORNINGS

'My first thoughts on Monday mornings are to my fatigue and all I must do, but I must push them into thoughts of Christ, of all he is and all he has done. There lies the vision that compels my will.' 

Jared C Wilson, The Pastor's Justification: Applying the Work of Christ in Your Life and Ministry, p.34.