Leadership

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.

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

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.

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 →

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

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

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

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. — 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.

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

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! says Yahweh.

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 →

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 →

There arose also a contention among them, which of them was considered to be greatest. — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. — read the full passage →

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

For as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, being many, are one body; so also is Christ.

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.

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

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.

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Take wise men of understanding and well known according to your tribes, and I will make them heads over you.”

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

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

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.

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

So I took the heads of your tribes, wise men, and known, and made them heads over you, captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, and captains of fifties, and captains of tens, and officers, according to your tribes.

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.

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

Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.

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

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

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

Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people, that is so great?” — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money; — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him. — read the full passage →

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season? — read the full passage →

Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

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;

Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate. — read the full passage →

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.

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; — read the full passage →

If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

I commanded your judges at that time, saying, “Hear cases between your brothers, and judge righteously between a man and his brother, and the foreigner who is living with him. — read the full passage →

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice. — read the full passage →

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

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

I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am. Send me!”

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.

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Only he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he may multiply horses; because Yahweh has said to you, “You shall not go back that way again.” — read the full passage →

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.

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

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

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 →

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.

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

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.

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

We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

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

Yes, the dogs are greedy, they can never have enough; and these are shepherds who can’t understand: they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, from every quarter.

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

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

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

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, — read the full passage →

“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.”

Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons, kneeling and asking a certain thing of him. — read the full passage →

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 →

Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don’t know.

He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; He who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil— — read the full passage →

After this, the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them some of the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. — read the full passage →

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.

not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

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

If you falter in the time of trouble, your strength is small.

Then one of the young men answered, and said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a mighty man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a comely person; and Yahweh is with him.”

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom. — read the full passage →

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 →