James
1:22 : But
be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.
We talk about
our 'core values'. In an ever-changing world they are principles that should
govern your life. They explain why you do the things you do, and what you stand
for. They're not just business strategies, cultural norms or responses to market
changes; they're non-negotiables that dictate how you live your life. John
Blumberg says, 'I've yet to meet anyone who would say they didn't want to
operate from a solid set of values. However, it's more challenging than it
appears. In leadership workshops all over the world I've seen the stunning
realisation people face when they're given a blank sheet and challenged to write
down their core values.
My hope is
you'll be challenged to investigate, indicate, and integrate your core values
into the fabric of your life.' The Bible says, 'Be... doers of the word, and not
hearers only.' What you truly believe determines how you act and manifests
itself in your daily routine.
John Mason says
that means 'Making yourself valuable to somebody today... tackling a problem
bigger than yourself... getting to know God by reading His Word... helping
someone who can't repay you... doing three things that take you outside your
comfort zone... giving thanks for your daily bread... leaving others a little
better than you found them... not being afraid to ask for help... giving the
best time of your day to God... doing today what you want to put off till
tomorrow... remembering that the time and place to be happy is here and now...
taking small steps to conquer a bad habit... and evaluating your actions not by
the harvest they produce, but by the seeds you're
sowing.'