Values

[Coaching Lesson #4 from our Serving Leadership Development Program—Beginning the Journey, Phase 1]

Values are the non-negotiable principles that define character in a leader, an organization, and a family. They’re important because they govern your actions and behaviors. The choices and decisions that you make every day reflect your values. This is why our values must be in alignment with God’s values.

Case Study: Daniel—A Leader Who Lived by his Values (Daniel 1:1-21 and 6:1-28)

Daniel had to make a choice. He had to decide whether he would submit to an ungodly law or stick to his convictions. Daniel chose to be faithful to his values. He resolved that he would not compromise them, even if it cost him his life. The result is that God blessed Daniel and elevated him to even higher levels of influence.

Discussion Questions:

1. What are your values? Write down your top five values and share them with someone.
2. Why is it necessary to rank order your values?
3. Why is it often difficult to live by our values?
4. As a Christian leader, why must our values be consistent with God’s values (principles)?