Much of what the Bible says about leadership is about the type to avoid, but it also describes the virtues and actions required for good leadership. Here are some well-known quotes on leadership from the Bible.
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank. - Proverbs 22:29
But select capable men from all the people and men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain and appoint them as officials. - Exodus 18:21
And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. - Psalm 78:72
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. - Proverbs 29:2
By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down. - Proverbs 29:4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. - Philippians 2:3
Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach. - 1 Timothy 3:2
[W]hoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. - Mark 10:43 Where there is no vision, the people perish. - Proverbs 29:18
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