What the Scriptures say about Leadership
(Mark 10:42-45) And Jesus made them come to him, and said to them, You see that those who are made rulers over the Gentiles are lords over them, and their great ones have authority over them. But it is not so among you: but whoever has a desire to become great among you, let him be your servant: And whoever has a desire to be first among you, let him be servant of all. For truly the Son of man did not come to have servants, but to be a servant, and to give his life for the salvation of men.
(Hebrews 13:7) Keep in mind those who were over you, and who gave you the word of God; seeing the outcome of their way of life, let your faith be like theirs.
(Titus 3:1) Make clear to them that they are to put themselves under rulers and authorities, to do what they are ordered, to be ready for every good work,
(Proverbs 11:14) When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
(Psalms 32:8) I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
(Psalms 143:10) Give me teaching so that I may do your pleasure; for you are my God: let your good Spirit be my guide into the land of righteousness.
(Proverbs 28:2) Because of the sin of the land, its troubles are increased; but by a man of wisdom and knowledge they will be put out like a fire.
(Proverbs 29:14) The king who is a true judge in the cause of the poor, will be safe for ever on the seat of his power.
(Ecclesiastes 10:4) If the wrath of the ruler is against you, keep in your place; in him who keeps quiet even great sins may be overlooked.
(Psalms 5:9) For no faith may be put in their words; their inner part is nothing but evil; their throat is like an open place for the dead; smooth are the words of their tongues.
(Matthew 23:10) And you may not be named guides: because one is your Guide, even Christ.
(Acts 23:5) And Paul said, Brother, I had no idea that he was the high priest: for it has been said, You may not say evil about the ruler of your people.
(Psalms 139:24) See if there is any way of sorrow in me, and be my guide in the eternal way.
(Isaiah 3:12) As for my people, their ruler is acting like a child, and those who have authority over them are women. O my people, your guides are the cause of your wandering, turning your footsteps out of the right way.
(Luke 22:26) But let it not be so with you; but he who is greater, let him become like the younger; and he who is chief, like a servant.
(Micah 2:13) The opener of the way will go up before them: forcing their way out they will go on to the doorway and out through it: their king will go on before them, and the Lord at their head.
(Proverbs 28:16) The prince who has no sense is a cruel ruler; but he who has no desire to get profit for himself will have long life.
(Psalms 25:5) Be my guide and teacher in the true way; for you are the God of my salvation; I am waiting for your word all the day.
(Psalms 94:20) What part with you has the seat of sin, which makes evil into a law?
(Hosea 11:4) I made them come after me with the cords of a man, with the bands of love; I was to them as one who took the yoke from off their mouths, putting meat before them.
(Matthew 15:14) Let them be: they are blind guides. And if a blind man is guiding a blind man, the two will go falling into a hole together.
(I Timothy 2:1-2) My desire is, first of all, that you will make requests and prayers and give praise for all men; For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.
(I Peter 4:10) Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured grace of God;
(Proverbs 3:5-6) Put all your hope in God, not looking to your reason for support. In all your ways give ear to him, and he will make straight your footsteps.
(Psalms 27:11) Make your way clear to me, O Lord, guiding me by the right way, because of my haters.
