Word In Life Study Bible
EMPOWER, NOT OVERPOWER
Deut.4:5
One of the most important things authority figures can do is to make it possible for those under them to act responsibly, wisely, and independently. Moses did that by giving the Hebrews God’s laws (Deut. 4:5). As a result, the Hebrews had the potential to become a great nation of “wise and understanding people” (4:6).
This is a useful lesson for anyone in authority today. If we view authority as merely telling others what to do, then we’ll slowly train subordinates to become passively dependent, waiting for their next orders. But if instead we view authority as an obligation and opportunity to invest in others and help them develop their expertise, then we can empower them to exercise their own judgment and skills.
Study notes from the Word In Life Study Bible, copyright 1993,1996, by Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. The study notes from the Word In Life Study Bible appearing at this web site are for personal use only.
Print
Email
