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Leadership is a great responsibility. Leading is not about bossing others around or being domineering. Leading is about guiding, teaching, and preparing people. The leader is responsible for helping in the growth of people.
A good leader needs to be subject to the Great Leader - Jesus. This means obeying Jesus and following His example. To lead well, one must set an example; what you do will speak much louder than words. Everyone is under leadership at some point in their life. It is very important to obey and honor leaders, because their work is very difficult. Instead of criticizing, we should try to help them and imitate good leaders.
1. Matthew 20:25-28
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
- Matthew 20:25-28
Jesus teaches us that greatness in His kingdom comes from serving others and not being served. Jesus, the Son of Man came to serve us - He gave His life for us.
2. Matthew 23:10-11
Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant.
- Matthew 23:10-11
The greatness in God's Kingdom is not about holding a high post or designation. Instead of seeking to be a leader or instructor, we are encouraged to humble ourselves and serve others.
3. Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
- Hebrews 13:7
This verse encourages us to reflect on the lives and teachings of our leaders. We need to consider the results of their godly lives and imitate their faith as an example to follow.
4. 2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15
Apply the Word of God carefully and present yourself in a way that pleases the Lord. Share the Truth with others without being ashamed.
5. 2 Chronicles 15:7
But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”
- 2 Chronicles 15:7
Lead by example. Persevere in faith and do not give up, your hard work will be rewarded.
6. 1 Peter 5:1-4
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
- 1 Peter 5:1-4
Knowing that the Chief Shepherd, Jesus, would repay them, church leaders should serve and lead by example while voluntarily and humbly caring for God's people, not for their own benefit.
7. Titus 1:6-9
An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
- Titus 1:6-9
In order to lead their families and the church with a strong dedication to God's values and solid doctrine, elders must be models of personal integrity, wisdom, and self-control.
8. 1 Timothy 3:2-7
Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?) He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the devil. He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.
- 1 Timothy 3:2-7
Church leaders ought to be mature and of the highest character, carrying out their duties with discernment, deference, and a powerful example for their families in particular.
9. Philippians 2:3
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,
- Philippians 2:3
According to this scripture, humility is essential for wholesome relationships, and believers should put the welfare of others above their own interests.
10. Luke 6:31
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
- Luke 6:31
Often referred to as the Golden Rule, this idea encourages compassion and empathy in relationships by dictating that we should treat people with the same respect and kindness that we want for ourselves.
11. Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
- Proverbs 15:22
This emphasizes how important it is to get knowledgeable advice and opinions from others, and it motivates leaders to rely on a group of advisors to help them make decisions.
12. Proverbs 16:32
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
- Proverbs 16:32
This passage values inner strength and wisdom over external success, emphasizing the need of patience and self-control over aggressive or impetuous action.
13. 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
In order to preserve harmony and peace within the body of Christ, believers are urged to respect and revere those in positions of authority and instruction.
14. 1 Timothy 5:17
The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching.
- 1 Timothy 5:17
For their dedication and spiritual effort, those who teach and lead in the church and faithfully lead others in God's Word deserve praise and credit.
15. Exodus 22:28
“Do not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.
- Exodus 22:28
By recognizing that even people in positions of control should be respected as representatives of God's order, this precept instills respect for leadership.
16. Hebrews 13:17
Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
- Hebrews 13:17
Since their stewardship and care of the flock will be reported to God, believers are urged to have faith in and submit to their spiritual leaders.
17. Proverbs 28:2
When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers, but a ruler with discernment and knowledge maintains order.
- Proverbs 28:2
Keeping peace and order requires wise leadership. Distinctive leaders can provide stability, while inexperienced ones might cause chaos.
18. Ecclesiastes 10:16-17
Woe to the land whose king was a servant and whose princes feast in the morning. Blessed is the land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time— for strength and not for drunkenness.
- Ecclesiastes 10:16-17
This difference highlights the value of capable, strong leadership. People are blessed when a leader is honorable and does their duties effectively.
19. Deuteronomy 1:13
Choose some wise, understanding and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you.”
- Deuteronomy 1:13
To ensure that they are reliable and capable of effectively guiding the populace, leaders should be selected based on their character, wisdom, and understanding.
20. Exodus 18:24-26
Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said. He chose capable men from all Israel and made them leaders of the people, officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. They served as judges for the people at all times. The difficult cases they brought to Moses, but the simple ones they decided themselves.
- Exodus 18:24-26
The wise leader Moses chose competent leaders to assist him in leading God's people because he understood the importance of delegation and heeded excellent counsel.
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