Title

What Drives Leadership

Scripture
Like a roaring lion and a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.
(Proverbs 28:15)
Devotional
True leadership is not based on title, power or authority. It is based on people’s willingness to follow. Many people mistake tyranny for leadership. Godly leadership never coerces; it encourages and motivates. It knows the art of the appeal. Instead of a whip, it uses a carrot. Instead of harsh words, it speaks softly. And its soft speaking is the big stick it carries. Godly leadership wields its authority to those in authority. It is always gentle to the troops, but harsh toward those who lead with harshness. Jesus was a perfect example of Godly leadership. He always spoke gently to His followers, but rebuked those who claimed to be leaders among the people, mainly the Pharisees. The difference is obvious, ungodly leaders drive from the back. Godly leadership leads from the front. One is assertive, like a roaring lion and a charging bear; the other is a compassionate, but firm guide.
Text For The Day
Proverbs 28:15: Like a roaring lion and a charging bear is a wicked ruler over poor people.
Thought For The Day
“A leader is only as good as he follows.” Pastor Tony Foglio, Founding Pastor of Sonrise Community Church.
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “Leader”:  Someone who is followed, by the will or mandate.
 
Referencing: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan,” Proverbs 29:2.
 
Applying: I love the adage, “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” The first two go together, do not make the third an option.