Leadership

Leadership

MY QUESTION for GOD

What are some qualities of a good leader?

A MOMENT with GOD

The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.” . . . So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed.

Genesis 12:1, 4

A good leader follows the Lord’s leading.

Choose today whom you will serve. . . . As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.

Joshua 24:15

A good leader demonstrates God’s character by example.

How can I deal with all your problems and bickering? Choose some well-respected men from each tribe who are known for their wisdom and understanding, and I will appoint them as your leaders.

Deuteronomy 1:12-13

A good leader delegates responsibilities to trustworthy subordinates.

I pressed further, “What you are doing is not right!”

Nehemiah 5:9

A good leader courageously confronts those who are doing wrong.

Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’ But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant.”

Luke 22:25-26

A good leader leads by serving, not by giving orders.

It was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation.

Hebrews 2:10

A good leader is even more effective after enduring and overcoming hard times.

Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by taking this census.”

1 Chronicles 21:8

Good leaders accept responsibility for their actions.

He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done.

Daniel 6:10

Good leaders maintain good habits.

He did what was pleasing in the Lord’s sight and followed the example of his ancestor David. He did not turn away from doing what was right.

2 Kings 22:2

A good leader consistently does the right thing.

He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.

John 3:30

Good leaders do not emphasize themselves.

Listen, you leaders of Israel! You are supposed to know right from wrong.

Micah 3:1

Good leaders are know the difference between right and wrong.

Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding.

Hebrews 6:1

Good leaders demonstrate maturity and wisdom.

The following men joined David. . . . They were among the warriors who fought beside David in battle. All of them were expert archers.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2

Good leaders are not threatened by skilled subordinates. They purposely gather skillful people around them.

Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly.

James 3:1

Good leaders hold themselves to a higher standard of accountability.

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.

Proverbs 12:15

Good leaders take good advice and act on it. They are more concerned about the right way than their own way.

If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don’t . . . give any kind of encouragement.

2 John 1:10

Good leaders recognize false teaching and boldly combat it.

Uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.

Psalm 82:3

Good leaders support righteousness and justice.

I gave the responsibility of governing Jerusalem to my brother Hanani, . . . for he was a faithful man who feared God more than most.

Nehemiah 7:2

Good leaders show faithfulness and reverence.

Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.

Matthew 20:26

Good leaders have a servant’s heart.

King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah . . . cried out in prayer to God in heaven.

2 Chronicles 32:20

Good leaders rely on prayer.

No one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:11

Good leaders have their foundation in Jesus.

Be strong and courageous! . . . For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9

Good leaders are courageous because they have the assurance of God’s presence.

DIVINE PROMISE

I WILL GIVE YOU SHEPHERDS AFTER MY OWN HEART, WHO WILL GUIDE YOU WITH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.   Jeremiah 3:15