True to the Core (Part 03): With all our Heart

Values shape culture. 

Core Values

1. Jesus is our Message
2. People are our Heart
3. Generosity is our Privilege
4. Excellence is our Pursuit
5. Joy is our Attitude 

4. is our pursuit

Excellence: the quality of being outstanding

(1 Peter 2:9) But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

(Matthew 5:16 ESV) In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

(Colossians 3:17) And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

(Daniel 6:1-5 NKJV) It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; 2 and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. 3 Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm. 4 So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him. 5 Then these men said, “We shall not find any charge against this Daniel unless we find it against him concerning the law of his God.”

✓ True  

(Daniel 6:4) So the governors and satraps sought to find some charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no charge or fault, because he was faithful; nor was there any error or fault found in him.

(Proverbs 10:9) Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.  If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”  — Warren Buffett

will get you in the door — will keep you there. 

✓ True

(Daniel 6:3) Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom.

(Proverbs 22:29 NKJV) Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.

Your determines your .

(Daniel 6:13-14) Then they said to the king, “Daniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day.” 14 When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him.

(Daniel 6:25-28) Then King Darius wrote to all the nations and peoples of every language in all the earth: “May you prosper greatly! 26 “I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. “For he is the living God and he endures forever; his kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. 27  He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” 28 So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian.

The Way of Excellence

(Mark 7:37) People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,”…

1. Do things

2. Do it you’re asked

3. Do than expected