Bad Leadership

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

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.

Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

Jesus summoned them, and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples, — read the full passage →

But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

Remember your leaders, men who spoke to you the word of God, and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith.

It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall beyour servant.

Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

I am the good shepherd.The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ Whatever is more than these is of the evil one.

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

(but if a man doesn’t know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the assembly of God?)

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord.’ You say so correctly, for so I am. — read the full passage →

through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers; — read the full passage →

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: — read the full passage →

He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers;

I left you in Crete for this reason, that you would set in order the things that were lacking, and appoint elders in every city, as I directed you;

But Jesus summoned them, and said, “You know that the rulers of the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. — read the full passage →

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. — read the full passage →

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. — read the full passage →

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because it isn’t of faith; and whatever is not of faith is sin. Now to him who is able to establish you according to my Good News and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret through long ages, but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations; to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.

For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work. — read the full passage →

So when he had washed their feet, put his outer garment back on, and sat down again, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? — read the full passage →

A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, “Rise, and measure God’s temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it. — read the full passage →

He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ — read the full passage →

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, — read the full passage →

This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer, he desires a good work.