What Does the Bible Say About Leadership?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on leadership
تناولت الكتاب المقدس موضوع القيادة في العديد من الأماكن، حيث يعتبر الله هو المثل الأعلى للقائد. وفي العهد القديم، وجدنا الكثير من الأمثلة على القادة الذين كانوا يتبعون إرادة الله في حكمهم. وفي العهد الجديد، علمنا يسوع المسيح أن القائد الحقيقي هو الذي يخدم الآخرين بصدق ومحبة.
Bible Verses About Leadership
Exodus 18:21
“But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.”
Proverbs 11:14
“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.”
Matthew 20:26
“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”
Romans 12:8
“if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.”
1 Timothy 3:1
“Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.”
Titus 1:7
“Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.”
Hebrews 13:17
“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.”