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Leadership: A Biblical Perspective
What does God look for in a leader?
Does He expect certain standards and behavior in a person chosen for a role of leadership
and service to others?
At a time many Americans are asking themselves what behavior they should expect from
their president, and the holder of that office is frequently heard quoting the Bible,
perhaps we should examine what God expects of a leader.
The Bible is clear that God expects one put in a position of responsibility to meet
certain qualifications. This is first brought out when God began working with the
Israelites after their exodus from Egypt. God was working with a nation of former
slaves, shaping and molding them into a new nation. Where would He begin?
One problem quickly became apparent. Since the people brought their questions, problems
and disputes to Moses, the decision-making process quickly became a bottleneck and
ground to a halt. The solution? Share the load by delegating authority to capable
leaders.
By what criteria were leaders to be chosen? Moses was advised to "select from all
the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating
covetousness . . ." (Exodus 18:21).
With a core leadership of able, God-fearing, truthful, unselfish men, the new nation
would build a firm foundation. Moses solved his immediate problem and gave his people
a sound start on nationhood.
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