A well-known evangelical leader passed away this week. As one blogger puts it, for decades Stott was “. . . one of the most influential voices in evangelical Christianity. As a writer, pastor, teacher, thinker, and leader, Stott impacted countless Christians, shaping an entire movement along the way.” (http://bit.ly/qHfyoe)
Like many of us, Stott had a commitment to the truth of Scripture to transform life. In one tribute, a short list of commitments that formed the basis of Stott’s own life. I find that I really resonate with them:
- Make personal devotion to God in Christ our highest priority.
- Live consistently, with integrity. Resist the temptation to develop a public persona.
- Develop core disciplines like Scripture reading and mediation, prayer, work and rest.
- Trust in the unchangeable truth of Scripture. Go deep in our study of it.
- Prepare public talks with a focus on substance. Look for the connections and orders of our ideas.
- Value relationships with other leaders. Be a mentor without having to be called a mentor. Follow natural patterns. Don’t turn discipleship into a program.
Read the entire tribute here: http://bit.ly/rlNb1T
