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

Exodus 17:10-13Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of a nearby hill. As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. Moses’ 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.

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

Leaders benefit from our encouragement. It is easy for leaders to become overwhelmed or discouraged. We can show our support not only in what we say to them, but in how we serve them.

2 Thessalonians 3:1We ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord’s message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you.

1 Timothy 2:1-2I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.

Hebrews 13:18-19Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do. And especially pray that I will be able to come back to you soon.

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

Romans 14:10Why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.

We should not be quick to criticize our leaders. If we think a leader has done something wrong, we should speak to that leader privately. If we are hasty to ruin others’ reputations, we only solidify our own reputations as gossips and slanderers.

2 Samuel 12:7-9Nathan 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 with the sword of the Ammonites and stolen his wife.”

We should hold our leaders accountable. Even leaders—especially leaders—need support and advice. Everyone sins and makes mistakes. Trusted friends and advisers help a leader avoid costly mistakes and maintain a lifestyle of integrity.