15 Bible Verses about Leadership
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Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.
It happened about that time that he went out into the mountain to pray. He continued all night in prayer to God. And when day dawned he called his disciples, and from among them he selected twelve, whom also he called Apostles missionaries. They were Simon, whom he had also called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James and John;read more.
Philip and Bartholomew; Mathew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon called the Zealot; Jude the son of James, and Judas Iscariot who was the traitor.
Even if any one should be overtaken in a fault, brothers, you that are spiritual ought, in a gentle spirit, to restore such a one, each one of you looking to himself, lest you too be tempted.
Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.
I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel.
"just as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Not so shall it be among you. On the contrary whoever would become great among you shall be your servant;
From Thematic Bible
Leadership » Of the spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Leadership » Of the spirit » Guides into all truth
But when he is come, that Spirit of Truth, he will guide you into the whole truth. For he will not speak on his own authority, but all that he hears he will speak, and will make known to you that which is to come.
And when they had come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, but continued on his way rejoicing.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Controls the movements of believers
So the Spirit said to Peter, who was still pondering over the vision. "Three men are now looking for you. Rise, go down and go with them, nothing doubting; for it is I who have sent them."
Leadership » Of the spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
And as they were worshiping the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
Leadership » Of the spirit » Chooses the fields of operation
Then they went through Phrygia and Galatia, the Holy Spirit having forbidden them to proclaim the message in Asia.
Topics on Leadership
Bad Leadership
Philippians 4:6-7Do not worry about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember your leaders, the men who spoke the message of God to you; consider the issue of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Leadership Qualities
1 Thessalonians 5:13Esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Live in peace among yourselves.