When you are in a position of leadership your entire life becomes public. You have people looking up to you and down on you simultaneously. Your life is judged more harshly not only by those who you are leading, but by God. It's not something one should ask God for flippantly. That in mind, how do you view your own leaders? I would bet that the majority of us have complaints about them. So how do we deal with that Biblically?
First, we need to recognize that leadership in a church is God-appointed. God chooses who will lead the church for a specified season. Do you not think that He could take anyone out of a leadership position at any time if He so chose? The point is, we need to recognize Jesus' anointing and honor our leaders. We also need to judge less harshly those who are in those positions. What would the church see if your life was under the microscope? Have grace and compassion for those whose lives are constantly on display. One of the most important things we need to do for our leaders though, is to pray for them. When leaders aren't aligned with Jesus, the whole body suffers.
In conclusion, wish your leaders well. If your leaders are in good shape that only trickles down through the entire body. Respect and honor them as God-appointed and God-approved and do not make their jobs any harder by your stubbornness. Allow them to govern the body of Christ by humbly cooperating and you will see the results though out the entire church.
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. (NIV)
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (ESV)
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (NIV)
First, we need to recognize that leadership in a church is God-appointed. God chooses who will lead the church for a specified season. Do you not think that He could take anyone out of a leadership position at any time if He so chose? The point is, we need to recognize Jesus' anointing and honor our leaders. We also need to judge less harshly those who are in those positions. What would the church see if your life was under the microscope? Have grace and compassion for those whose lives are constantly on display. One of the most important things we need to do for our leaders though, is to pray for them. When leaders aren't aligned with Jesus, the whole body suffers.
In conclusion, wish your leaders well. If your leaders are in good shape that only trickles down through the entire body. Respect and honor them as God-appointed and God-approved and do not make their jobs any harder by your stubbornness. Allow them to govern the body of Christ by humbly cooperating and you will see the results though out the entire church.
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. (NIV)
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (ESV)
1 Timothy 2:1-2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (NIV)
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