Reference

2 Kings 13:10-19

Success requires fully committed conviction and perseverance. We examine the Biblical story of King Jehoash who lacked the depth and perseverance to lead boldly, failing to break negative cycles.

Summary

In this business devotional, we explore an important leadership case study from the Bible about conviction, perseverance, and avoiding half-heartedness. We analyzes the story of King Jehoash from 2 Kings 13, who did not depart from the sins of past leaders and lacked the conviction to chart a righteous path. His interaction with the prophet Elisha further reveals no depth or wholehearted commitment.

We see how easy it is for leaders to perpetuate bad habits or curses rather than making the hard choices to break trajectories. Every family and organization needs “the one” bold leader to shift course. This demands convicted purpose, not surface-level ambition.

We learn that talents and giftings should be developed wholeheartedly as resources from God, not wasted through lack of perseverance. Challenges will arise requiring mental toughness beyond just skill. Half-heartedness leads to failure. Success requires fully leveraging your talents for your mission with perseverance.

Top 3 Growth Tips

• [6:23] To leave a legacy, lead with deep conviction to change trajectories rather than blind ambition
• [15:44] Root yourself in God, an unmovable source beyond human hope that empowers risk-taking
• [29:01] Leverage your gifts wholeheartedly with perseverance or don’t start; half efforts get wasted

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Kenneth Ott is an owner of multiple businesses, entrepreneur, husband, father, and Christian leader. Ken is the co-Founder of Metacake, an Ecommerce Growth Team and Dough Capital. Ken is an author, speaker, and business coach. To connect or learn more, visit: 

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Show Highlights

[00:43] Examines King Jehoash who failed to depart from sins of former leaders

[2:21] Easy for leaders to perpetuate bad habits versus changing trajectories

[6:23] Having a convicted purpose key to leaving a positive legacy

[8:44] Don’t rely on others - develop relationship with God as source of power

[12:01] Lacking conviction and wholeheartedness wastes talent and potential

[15:44] Root yourself in the unmovable so you can take bigger risks

[18:23] People want results without the effort; leads to failure

[20:34] Must fully leverage gifts as resources from God through perseverance

[22:01] Talent without perseverance fails when challenges arise

[25:33] Give your whole heart or nothing - half efforts get wasted

[29:01] Success requires committed conviction and perseverance

[30:18] Half-heartedness leads to failure and missed potential

[34:12] All In: Unlocking Your Full Potential