Today's promise: God is in charge of the
world
What kind of person
makes a good leader?
He appointed judges
throughout the nation in all the fortified cities, and he gave them these
instructions: "Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember
that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord. He will be with
you when you render the verdict in each case that comes before you. Fear the
Lord and judge with care, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted
justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes.
2 Chronicles 19:5-7 NLT
Fit for leadership
When Jehoshaphat
appointed leaders for the people of Israel, he told them they would represent
God in their decisions — a solemn responsibility.
Second Timothy 2
describes the kind of person fit for leadership. Those who want to become
leaders should ask God to develop these traits in them: honesty, kindness,
patience, purity, and integrity. Verses 24-25 explain:
The Lord's servants
must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach
effectively and be patient with difficult people. They should gently teach
those who oppose the truth.
Leaders who teach
God's Word have an even greater responsibility to use their authority
carefully. Paul urged his friend Titus to model Christian character and to
guard his integrity. People watch Christian leaders very carefully — they must
be above reproach. Titus 2:7-8 and 15 state:
And you yourself must
be an example to them by doing good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do
reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Let your teaching be so
correct that it can't be criticized.… You have the authority to do this, so
don't let anyone ignore or disregard what you say.
From Living Water for Those Who Thirst Tyndale
House Publishers (2000), pp 121-22
Content is derived
from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation and other publications of Tyndale
Publishing House
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