Worldview Assignment

Motivation is defined as" providing with a reason to act in a certain way. It can also be stated as the state or condition of being motivated. Something that motivates, inducement and incentive" (dictionary.com). John MacArthur wrote a book called "Twelve ordinary men". In this book John MacArthur chronicles how the purpose of Christ was accomplished through the lives of everyday ordinary men. Just imagine what he has in store for you (MacArthur, 2002). Jesus and his disciples were ordinary men who had an uncommon calling.

The qualities, traits and characteristics of Jesus and his disciples were those of charisma, responsibility, servant hood, positive attitude, listening, passion, self- discipline, responsibility; teach ability and vision (Maxwell, 2007). An effective leader should know they need all the traits and characteristics of the kingdom. This allows them the ability to lead according to the purpose of God for their lives and those under them. Jesus and the disciples led people to the kingdom of God because Jesus died in order to reconcile us back to God himself. Jesus taught lessons in parable form so that those who were not of the kingdom couldn't change the minds of those who decided to follow him and the disciples.

It's so important for everyone who has a relationship with God to go out into the world and compel man kind to return to him. The workplace needs something new, and Jesus is the only way. Some say it was easy for Jesus and the disciples to change the world because of the times. In my opinion, this time should be easier because of all the access available to the God's word. A simple smile or thank you can be very effective today and encouragement when motivating employees. In biblical days, no cars or computers were existed only traveling by animals or on feet. Many followed Jesus and the disciples out of curiosity, and as leaders in any capacity we should be able to draw those to the kingdom with passion for our work and a mind to be obedient to God. We have an assignment in the bible that clearly outlines what we are to for everyone we have a relationship with. The New King James bible Matthew 22:37-39 states, that we are to love the lord God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind". "You shall love yourr neighbors as yourself". (Maxwell, 2007). The enthusiastic employee talks regarding "the motivator-hygiene theory according to Frederick Herzberg says "the work itself and the challenge of creating the job from beginning to end, and other things are the true motivator of workers, and their work environment has their own factors" (Sirota,