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God places great value on excellence and instills special gifts in each of us to help us
become especially excellent in certain areas.
• 1 C H R O NI C L E S 2 6 :6 | Shemaiah had sons with great ability who earned positions of great
authority.
Excellence is highly valued by others. Those who strive for excellence are often promoted
to significant positions.
• 2 C H R O NI C L E S 3 0 :2 1 -2 2 | Each day the Levites and priests sang to the Lord, accompanied
by loud instruments. Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites regarding the skill they displayed.
Excellence is appreciated. It inspires us.
• NE H E MI A H 1 3 :1 3 | These men had an excellent reputation, and it was their job to make
honest distributions to their fellow Levites.
Excellence is related to reputation. It makes you a good role model. Do you want to be
known as a mediocre person? God does not want to be known as mediocre.
• E PH E SI A NS 4 :1 1 -1 2 | These are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the
prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip
God’s people to do his work and build up the church.
Excellence engages and challenges us; it urges us to make a unique contribution.
• PSA L M 9 8 :5 | Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious
song.
Excellence is an act of worship.
• 1 C O R I NT H I A NS 9 :2 6 | So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing.
Excellence is an indication that we are striving to be like Jesus, who was excellent in
every way.
How do we go about choosing a good leader?
• 1 SA MU E L 1 6 :7 | “People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the
heart.”
Don’t be swayed by physical appearance, but look deep into the person’s heart.
PROMISES FROM GOD
• J O SH U A 1 :9 | “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord
your God is with you wherever you go.”
• PR O VE R B S 3 :5 -6 | Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own
understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
Learning See Maturity; Wisdom
Leisure See Rest; Work
Lifestyle See Character
Limitations See Mistakes; Strengths & Weaknesses
Listening See Communication
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Excellent works are helpful to others. For example, doctors who have strived for
excellence in medical research have developed vaccines that have saved countless
lives.
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• 1 PE T E R 4 :1 1 | Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and
energy that God supplies.