How should I respond to the leaders in my life? - Leadership - TouchPoints

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13Honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. . . . Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work.

Exodus 17:12-13Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.

Encourage them. Those who lead can become discouraged. Show your support not only by what you say to them but also by how you serve them.

Hebrews 13:18-19Pray for us. . . . And especially pray that I will be able to come back to you soon.

Pray for them. Leaders need people interceding on their behalf. Perhaps the best way to support your leaders is to pray for God’s care and protection over them.

Romans 14:10So why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer?

Don’t be quick to criticize. If you think a leader has done something wrong, confront him privately; don’t be hasty to ruin his reputation. In seeking to ruin someone’s reputation, you are only solidifying your own reputation as a gossip and slanderer.

2 Samuel 12:7-9Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! The LORD, the God of Israel, says: I anointed you king of Israel and saved you from the power of Saul. . . . And if that had not been enough, I would have given you much, much more. Why, then, have you despised the word of the LORD and done this horrible deed? For you have murdered Uriah the Hittite . . . and stolen his wife.

Hold them accountable. Leaders need the support and advice of others. Everyone makes mistakes, and leaders need trusted friends and advisors to help them avoid costly mistakes and maintain a lifestyle of integrity.