(4) Perspective – Colossians 2:9-15 &
3:1-5 (Pearson chi-square - .000)
The Church at Colossae had been infiltrated by the culture of the day. Certain
forms of philosophy (humanism), legalism, mysticism and asceticism (life-style
of self-denial) were reaping havoc with the believers in this church. Paul’s
leadership challenge was to correct their faulty thinking and re-establish
proper perspective of their position in Christ.
Paul did this by reminding them of their identity in Christ, the focus of their
thoughts and their position of being hidden with Christ in God. Paul targets the
theater of their thoughts to correct their faulty thinking.
Identity in Christ in relation to the perspective did show a strong statistical
relationship. The leader acting from who they are in Christ, will empower the
leader to correct the faulty thinking of their followers and maintain a positive
perception of the organization and the tasks the leader is called to accomplish
seasoned with the grace of God.
Accountability
Power
Vision
Perspective
Motivation
Humility
Synergy