Being a Good Leader

A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

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

An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.

…if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.