Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
1 Timothy 4:16
Every leader who invests in himself will ensure that he remains the leader.

Three Reasons Why Every Leader Must Invest in Himself
1. Because of the law of deterioration
This law says that everything is decaying naturally.  Nothing on earth stays in a healthy original condition for long.  This is why the Bible warns that the crown (your leadership position) is not guaranteed forever.

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.  For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?
Proverbs 27:23,24
2. Because of the law of staying one step ahead.

“There is no leadership unless you are a step ahead.  I am constantly investing in myself in order to stay at least one step ahead of my followers.  Without doing this, I would actually fall out of my position.

3. Because of the law of taking care of yourself before you can take care of someone else.
Whenever there is any problem on a plane, adults are instructed to take care of themselves before taking care of their children.  Paul said the same thing.  There is no way you can save others unless you save yourself.  A doctor cannot attend to others if he is sick.  The blind cannot lead the blind.

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
1 Timothy 4:16

Seven Ways Every Leader Can Invest in Himself

1. Read the Bible everyday.
In 1986 I travelled to London as a student.  I bought one thing for myself—- a special reference Bible.  I used up all my meagre student’s allowance to invest in myself.  I have never regretted that investment.

…but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap…
Galatians 6:8
2. Read Christian books everyday.
Read books about things you do not know.
3. Listen to audio tapes.
When added up, the hours spent listening to tapes are equivalent to several semesters of lectures at the university.
4. Attend seminars, conferences and church services.
These will make you a better person.
5. Spend more money on your books than you do on your clothes and your hair.
6. Watch video tapes of anointed men of God teaching wisdom.
7. Build up a personal library of books and tapes.