(5) Motivation – Ephesians 1:3-14
(Pearson chi-square -. 000)
Paul approaches the church at Ephesus from the viewpoint of God, from eternity
and from the heavenlies. This forms the foundation for the believer’s internal
motivation in an atmosphere of love and acceptance in Christ. The leader’s
motivation originates from his position in the Godhead.
God, the Father grants the leader competence and a sense of belonging to
influence others toward God. This is based on the fact that God chose us before
the foundation of the world to be distinct and separated from the power of sin
to God. This was according to the plan of God and His desire to adopt us in
Christ.
Jesus, the Son, grants the leader redemption and forgiveness. He makes known to
us His plans, our inheritance and a deep understanding of the future. This
divine illumination creates a continuous desire and sense of worth to serve God
and others.
God, the Holy Spirit, motivates the believer to place their faith in the saving
knowledge of Christ and experience the security of our present and future
advantage or inheritance in Christ.
Identity in Christ in relation to motivation did show a strong statistical
relationship. Internal motivation will flow from the leader’s identity in Christ
based upon the leader’s position and benefits from God which impacts follower
internal motivation as well.
Accountability
Power
Vision
Perspective
Motivation
Humility
Synergy