20 Bible Verses about Leadership
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Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?"
He said to him, "O Lord, how shall I save Israel? Behold, my family is the poorest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house."
Then I said, "Woe is me. For I am undone, because 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, the LORD of hosts."
Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
It happened in these days, that he went out to the mountain to pray, and he continued all night in prayer to God. When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles: Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother; James; John; Philip; Bartholomew;read more.
Matthew; Thomas; James, the son of Alphaeus; Simon, who was called the Zealot; Judas the son of James; and Judas Iscariot, who also became a traitor.
Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also are not tempted.
neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.
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.
Your rulers are rebellious, and companions of thieves. Everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They do not judge the fatherless, neither does the cause of the widow come to them.
But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,
even as the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.
The hands of the diligent ones shall rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.
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 will not speak on his own; but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you things that are coming.
When they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, and the eunuch did not see him any more, for he went on his way rejoicing.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Controls the movements of believers
While Peter was pondering the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men seek you. But arise, get down, and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them."
Leadership » Of the spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, "Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them."
Leadership » Of the spirit » Chooses the fields of operation
When they had gone through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
Topics on Leadership
Bad Leadership
Psalm 35:10All my bones shall say, "LORD, who is like you, who delivers the poor from him who is too strong for him; yes, the poor and the needy from him who robs him?"
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.
Leadership Qualities
Deuteronomy 1:13Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you."
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