THE BIBLE/Scripture/GOD’S Word on Godly Leadership
God’s word calls all humans to a most basic form of leadership – “…”Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and rule over…the earth.”
Genesis 1:28 God expects us to have dominion over all of His creation. He
reminds us – “The earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof; the earth and they that dwell within.” Psalm 24:1 So He obviously desires godly leadership –
“The godly people in the land all our mighty true heroes! I take pleasure in them.” Psalms 16:3
God looks for worthwhile leaders – “I sought for a man among them that should make up the hedge and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it…” Ezekiel 22:30
When the Lord looks for leaders, He asks – “Who is on the Lord’s side?” Exodus 32:26 “Choose you this day whom you will serve.” Joshua 24:15 God looks for believers with foresight because of the consequences of shortsightedness – “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18 He also looks for leaders who will recognize the source of their effectiveness – “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit.” Zechariah 4:6 The Lord likewise looks to those who are receptive to His guidance – “Don’t try to copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.” Romans 12:2
God’s desire would be for our leaders to value His Word – “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.” 2 Timothy 3:16
He who is in you is greater than he who is in the World. 1 John 4:4
God Cautions/States
Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes, or powerful, or wealthy when God called you. Instead, God deliberately chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. 1 Corinthians 1:26-27
“If any would not work, neither should he eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:10
“No man can serve two masters; for either he will love one and hate the other, or else he will hold to one and despise the other. You can not serve God and money.” Mathew 6:24
“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its savor, with what shall it be salted? It is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under the foot of men.” Mathew 5:13
“…not to use our freedom to satisfy the flesh but rather, through love, to serve one another.” Galatians 5:13-15
“…if you will fear the Lord and serve Him and obey his voice, and will not rebel against His way, both you and (your government) who reigns over you will certainly be God’s followers.” 1 Samuel 12:14
“If the world hate you, you know that it hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love his own…” John 15:18
“When I bring an army against a country and the people of that land choose a watchman, and when he sees the army coming, and blows the alarm to warn them, then anyone who hears the alarm and refuses to heed it – well, if he dies the fault is his own. For he heard the warning and wouldn’t listen; the fault is his. If he had heeded the warning he would have saved his life. But if the watchman sees the enemy coming and doesn’t sound the alarm and warn the people, he is responsible for their deaths.” Ezekiel 33:2-6
The Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far away. And there worship of me at amounts to nothing more than human laws learned by rote. Because of this, I will do wonders among these hypocrites. I will show that human wisdom is foolish and even the most brilliant people lack understanding.” Isaiah 29:13-14
TO DO
Jesus called them together and said, “You know that in this world kings are tyrants, and officials lord it over the people beneath them. But among you get should be quite different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.” Matthew 20: 25-26
Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it a on a stand and let it shine for all. Matthew 5:15
You must give them my messages whether they listen or not. Ezekiel 2:7
All of a must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent me, because there is a little time left before that night falls and all work comes to an end. John 9:4
The reason you don’t have what you want is that you don’t ask God for it. James 4:2
“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1
Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
Use every piece of God’s armor to resist the enemy in the time of evil, so that after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the sturdy belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared. In every battle you will need faith as your shield to stop the fiery arrows aimed at you by Satan. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God. Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 6:13-18
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will and all you do, and he will direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5- 6
“…in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge; and in your knowledge, self-control…” 2 Peter 1:5-6
“…supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. For kings and for all who are in authority; that we might lead a quiet and peacable life in all godliness and honesty.” 1 Timothy 2:1-2
“Fear God.” 1 Peter 2:17
“Render unto Caesar (the government) the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Mathew 17:21
“…be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:10
“Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isn’t selfish or quick tempered. It doesn’t keep a record of wrongs that others do. Love rejoices in the truth, but not in evil. Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting. Love never fails!” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
The Results
“The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth what is evil.” Luke 6:45
“With God’s help we will do mighty things.” Psalm 60:12
“The Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind; Your kingdom will be assured to you after you recognize it is Heaven who rules.” Daniel 4:17, 26
“His dominion shall be from sea to sea.” Psalm 72:8
