“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” —Peter Drucker
Leadership takes ownership of the
DON’T BE A CULTURE VULTURE
1 Peter 2:1 CSB
Leaders
the culture and
the culture.
1 Peter 2:2-5 CSB
Every culture has a
identity.
Christ created a people who…
• Take God’s commands seriously.
• Reconcile as quickly as possible.
• Are careful to obey God in our sexuality, even with our glances and thoughts.
Identity only works in community
1. Like stones, we cannot
2. Like stones, saints are
1 Peter 2:6-8 CSB
Cornerstone or
Cornerstone: In Christ, we take God’s commands seriously.
Gravestone: God’s commands are God’s suggestions.
Cornerstone: In Christ, we reconcile as quickly as possible.
Gravestone: I don’t need reconciliation. I need revenge.
Cornerstone: In Christ, we’re careful to obey God in our sexuality.
Gravestone: I deserve to explore and indulge my sexuality.
1 Peter 2:9-10 CSB
A gospel culture is overflowing with
and
.
Practice together this week:
1. Practice
.
“The way the normal human ego tries to fill its emptiness and deal with its discomfort is by comparing itself to other people. All the time.” —Timothy Keller
2. Practice
.