Romans 12:8: He who leads, with diligence.
Then there is the grace of leadership: “If it is leadership, let him govern diligently” (v. 8c). Those who exercise spiritual leadership in the church, whether pastors or elders or deacons or committee leaders, are not to “wing it.” Leaders should not become casual and careless but should see their abilities as divinely granted gifts and their charges as from God. 1
Application
- A leader will do everything possible to complete a task through the enthusiastic involvement of others using the best stewardship of time and money.
- A leader should turn around and actually see if anyone is following.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for being the best example of servant leadership.
1. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.