The word of God is filled with Bible scriptures on leadership, like Proverbs 11:14 (“Where there is no guidance, a people falls”) and Luke 22:26 (“the leader as one who serves”), showing us that true leadership is built on wisdom, humility, and a heart to serve others.
- Proverbs 11:14 – “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”
- 1 Timothy 3:2 – “Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.”
- Luke 22:26 – “But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.”
- Proverbs 16:12 – “It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.”
- Exodus 18:21 – “Moreover, look for able men from all the people, men who fear God, who are trustworthy and hate a bribe, and place such men over the people.”
- Matthew 20:26 – “But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.”
- Titus 1:7 – “For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain.”
- Proverbs 29:2 – “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.”
- Philippians 2:3 – “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
- James 3:1 – “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.”
- Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”
- Hebrews 13:7 – “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”
- Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
- 1 Peter 5:2-3 – “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you… being examples to the flock.”
- 2 Timothy 2:15 – “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”
- Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”
- Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
- Romans 12:8 – “…the one who leads, with zeal.”
- Psalm 78:72 – “With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his skillful hand.”
- 1 Corinthians 11:1 – “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.”
- Micah 6:8 – “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
- John 13:13-14 – “You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.”
- Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.”
- Galatians 6:9 – “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
- Nehemiah 2:18 – “And they said, ‘Let us rise up and build.’ So they strengthened their hands for the good work.”
- 1 Samuel 16:7 – “For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:24 – “Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, for you stand firm in your faith.”
- Ephesians 4:11-12 – “And he gave… shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.”