15 Bible Verses about Leadership
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Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into the mountain to pray; and He was spending the whole night in prayer to God. And when it became day, He called His disciples; and, having selected twelve from them, (whom He also called apostles): Simon whom He also called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James, and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew,read more.
and Matthew, and Thomas, and James son of Alphaeus, and Simon who is called Zelotes, and Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot who became a betrayer;
Brethren, even if a man be caught in any trespass, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.
Obey those who are your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch in behalf of your souls, as those who are to give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with sighing; for this would be unprofitable for you.
And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give His soul a ransom for many."
but it is not so among you; but whosoever wishes to become great among you shall be your minister;
From Thematic Bible
Leadership » Of the spirit » Obedience to, a mark of sonship
Leadership » Of the spirit » Guides into all truth
But, when He, the Spirit of truth, shall come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak from Himself; but whatsoever He heareth He will speak; and He will declare to you things to come.
And, when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, and the eunuch saw him no more; for he was going on his way rejoicing.
Leadership » Of the spirit » Controls the movements of believers
And, while Peter was earnestly considering the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Behold, three men are seeking you. But, arising, go down, and journey with them, nothing doubting; because I have sent them."
Leadership » Of the spirit » Directs in the selection of Christian leaders
And, while they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Separate now to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
Leadership » Of the spirit » Chooses the fields of operation
And they passed through the Phrygian and Galatian country, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;
Topics on Leadership
Bad Leadership
Philippians 4:6-7Be anxious for nothing; but, in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God:
Examples of Leadership
Hebrews 13:7Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
Leadership Qualities
1 Thessalonians 5:13and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.