Being A Good Leader

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; — read the full passage →

A man’s heart plans his course, but Yahweh directs his steps.

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.

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

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

When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting: he who gives, let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

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

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

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 →

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

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.

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

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine, — read the full passage →

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

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

“Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you. Before you came out of the womb, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.

Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this:

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

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

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.

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.

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

“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”

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

even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

Behold, I have given him for a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander to the peoples.

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Moreover you shall provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God: men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.

Tell those who have a fearful heart, “Be strong. Don’t be afraid. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, God’s retribution. He will come and save you.

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Now after the death of Moses the servant of Yahweh, Yahweh spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ servant, saying, — read the full passage →

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve kings. He won’t serve obscure men.

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

For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.

Yahweh your God will raise up to you a prophet from your midst, of your brothers, like me. You shall listen to him.

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,

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

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

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 →

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

So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.

Yahweh said to Moses, — read the full passage →

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife. — read the full passage →

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

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

Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

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 →

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds: — read the full passage →

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,

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

It is an abomination for kings to do wrong, for the throne is established by righteousness.

The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

The king by justice makes the land stable, but he who takes bribes tears it down.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

I said therefore to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I amhe, you will die in your sins.”

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.

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; — read the full passage →

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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

His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you have affection for me?” Peter was grieved because he asked him the third time, “Do you have affection for me?” He said to him, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I have affection for you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.

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.

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won’t fulfill the lust of the flesh. — read the full passage →

Then the presidents and the satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel as touching the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault, because he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.

For Ezra had set his heart to seek Yahweh’s law, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.

The nations were angry, and your wrath came, as did the time for the dead to be judged, and to give your bondservants the prophets, their reward, as well as to the saints, and those who fear your name, to the small and the great; and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

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

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. — read the full passage →

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse.

and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”

I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. — read the full passage →

Hannah prayed, and said: “My heart exults in Yahweh! My horn is exalted in Yahweh. My mouth is enlarged over my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. — read the full passage →

but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. — read the full passage →

Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus: — read the full passage →

Love and faithfulness keep the king safe. His throne is sustained by love.

They said to him, “Grant to us that we may sit, one at your right hand, and one at your left hand, in your glory.” — read the full passage →

The land of Egypt is before you. Make your father and your brothers dwell in the best of the land. Let them dwell in the land of Goshen. If you know any able men among them, then put them in charge of my livestock.”

Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. — read the full passage →

for your partnership in furtherance of the Good News from the first day until now;

When the ten heard it, they began to be indignant towards James and John. — read the full passage →