Scripture Text: Romans 13: 3-7

"It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness. For a throne is established by righteousness.- Proverbs 16:12 (NKJV)"

Leadership is simply the intentional act of having a good effect on people's character, development, or behaviour without using force or direct power. It's not a title, but a job, because the leader has to be many things to many different people. Godly leadership means supporting good and staying away from bad, even though you have been giving certain authority over people.

Are you a godly leader?

Godly leaders usually possess positive attitude and embed the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5: 22-23) in their leadership skills.

- A godly leader is the one must do what he says he will do and be consistent and reliable. People should be able to look up to a leader and get godly and valuable information from him.
- He must be able to solve problems and make decisions. A leader needs to be able to keep track of people and resources and not mess them up.
- He must be humble, making himself available to his people and avoiding being arrogant or proud.
- A godly leader shouldn't get angry quickly, but should be patient.
- He can't be mean, but he must be aware of what his people need by being loving and kind towards them.
- He must be able to bring out the best in his people and not put them down. He can't just leave people the way he found them, people should have faith in him.
- He has to help his team, build it up, teach them, and really care about them, not just ignore or look down on them.
- He must be able to point people in the right way and never lose his balance.
- He should set an example by taking the lead instead of sitting in the back (2 Samuel 11:1).
- Nehemiah 2:17 says that a leader should not mislead or take advantage of people. Instead, he should set out a goal, share his plan, and inspire others to work towards that vision. Nehemiah pushed his people to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem without fear.
- A leader shouldn't think that everything depends on him or her. He must be selfless. If he doesn't understand the idea of "service before self," the people he leads won't trust, respect, and stick with him.
- He must take responsibility for things that go wrong while he is in charge (1 Samuel 15:21).
- He should be honest and good at what he does (Psalms 78:72).
- He should listen to what people say and think about him to find out if his actions and life are hurting other people. At one point in His life, Jesus Christ wanted to know what people and His friends were saying about Him. Self-evaluation is a key part of being a leader.

Are you a leader who has nothing good or holy about them? You need to repent. You need to show God's people how to live by getting reborn. Leaders who are based on Christ don't rely on what they know (Proverbs 3:5–6). Most of the time, the Holy Spirit tells them what to do and what to avoid doing. For them to do well as leaders, their whole heart is set on God. Until you become God's friend, you won't be able to hear what the Holy Spirit has to say. To become God's friend, you have to give your life over to Jesus Christ, who is the Author and Finisher our faith.

Say this short prayer if you want to give your life to Jesus Christ:

"Lord Jesus Christ, I come to You now. Come into my life and redeem it. I'm sorry for all my sins, I'm leaving the devil behind, and I'm entering the Kingdom of Light. Thank you, Jesus. I pray in Jesus's name, amen.


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God bless you.

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