Qualities Of A Good Leader

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.

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 →

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 →

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

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.

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

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

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

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

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

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

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

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

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

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds: — 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.

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.

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

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

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

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.

But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, — read the full passage →

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

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

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.

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

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

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Don’t look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”

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

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.

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.

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 →

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

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.

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

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

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, — read the full passage →

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

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith. — read the full passage →

Early in the morning, while it was still dark, he rose up and went out, and departed into a deserted place, and prayed there.

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

“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.”

The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace,

Moses spoke to Yahweh, saying, — read the full passage →

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

Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.”

Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh. — 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 →

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.

Saul was consenting to his death. A great persecution arose against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day. They were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles. — read the full passage →

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

The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, — read the full passage →

When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man stood in front of him with his sword drawn in his hand. Joshua went to him, and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” — read the full passage →

On the next day, Moses sat to judge the people, and the people stood around Moses from the morning to the evening. — 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, — read the full passage →

I command you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his Kingdom: — 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.

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

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. They value one who speaks the truth.

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you, — read the full passage →

Behold, that which I have seen to be good and proper is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, in which he labors under the sun, all the days of his life which God has given him; for this is his portion.

The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the watercourses. He turns it wherever he desires.

Where there is no counsel, plans fail; but in a multitude of counselors they are established.

When I heard these words, I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days; and I fasted and prayed before the God of heaven,

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, — read the full passage →

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

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 →

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,

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

The beginning of the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. — read the full passage →

It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall beyour servant. — read the full passage →

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

A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

“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 →

I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.

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 →

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, — read the full passage →

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

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh. — read the full passage →

God, having in the past spoken to the fathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, — read the full passage →

to the beloved Apphia, to Archippus, our fellow soldier, and to the assembly in your house:

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 →