20 Bible Verses about Leadership
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And Moses said to God, Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the sons of Israel out of Egypt?
And he said to him, O, my Lord, with what shall I save Israel? Behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house.
Then I said, Woe is me! For I am undone; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, Jehovah of Hosts.
Remember those leading you, who have spoken to you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conduct:
And it happened in those days that He went out into a mountain to pray, and He was spending the night in prayer to God. And when it was day, He called His disciples. And He chose twelve of them, whom He also named apostles: Simon, whom He also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;read more.
Matthew and Thomas; James the son of Alpheus, and Simon who was called Zelotes; Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also became the betrayer.
Brothers, if a man is overtaken in a fault, you the spiritual ones restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.
nor as lording it over those allotted to you by God, but becoming examples to the flock.
Yield to those leading you, and be submissive, for they watch for your souls, as those who must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that is unprofitable for you.
your rulers are rebellious, and companions of thieves; everyone loves a bribe, and is pursuing rewards; they do not judge the orphan, nor does the cause of the widow come to them.
And, brothers, we beseech you to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and who admonish you,
even as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.
But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to be great among you, let him be your servant.
From Thematic Bible
Leadership » Of the spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Leadership » Of the spirit » Guides into all truth
However, when He, the Spirit of Truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth. For He shall not speak of Himself, but whatever He hears, He shall speak. And He will announce to you things to come.
And when they had come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more. And he went on his way rejoicing.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Controls the movements of believers
And while Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said to him, Behold, three men are looking for you. Therefore arise and go down and go with them without doubting, for I have sent them.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, So, then, separate Barnabas and Saul to Me for the work to which I have called them.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Chooses the fields of operation
And coming through the Phrygian and the Galatian region; and by the Holy Spirit being forbidden to speak the Word in Asia;
Topics on Leadership
Bad Leadership
Psalm 35:10All my bones shall say, O Jehovah, who is like You, who delivers the poor from those stronger than he; yea, the poor and the needy from him who plunders him?
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember those leading you, who have spoken to you the Word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conduct:
Leadership Qualities
Deuteronomy 1:13Give wise and understanding men, and those known to your tribes, and I will appoint them rulers over you.