Qualities of a Good Leader

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

By justice a king brings stability to the land, but a man who exacts tribute demolishes it.