What does the Bible say about good leaders?
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The Bible teaches that good leaders fear God, uphold justice, serve for the good of those entrusted to them, and lead in a way that reflects God’s righteous authority. In Exodus 18:21-22, Moses is urged to appoint capable, trustworthy men who fear God and hate dishonest gain, showing that character matters more than status. Proverbs 29:4 teaches that justice establishes a land, while greed and corruption ruin it. Hebrews 13:17 calls Christians to respect faithful spiritual leaders, while reminding leaders that they must give account to God for the souls in their care. Such leadership is ultimately modeled by Christ, the humble Shepherd and King.
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- Exodus 18:21-22
[21] Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. [22] Let them judge the people at all times. It shall be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they shall judge themselves. So shall it be easier for you, and they shall share the load with you.
- Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
- Proverbs 29:4
The king by justice makes the land stable, But he who takes bribes tears it down.
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