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The Criteria For Leadership

Deuteronomy 1:13

 Wisdom, understanding and knowledge are the necessary requirements for leadership in any area of life.
God provides direction through leadership.
We are all leaders in one capacity or another.
We all lead in one capacity or another.

Leadership is very important because the leader determines the direction their followers will go.
A leader provides direction.
The direction a company, a church, a ministry, a marriage or a family will take is determined by the leader.
A President is the leader of a nation. The Presidents ideas or policies will determine the direction of that nation.
God is a leader, so He provides direction.
He is a leader, so He shepherds.
God leads us in wisdom.
Wisdom and skill are linked. Ecclesiastes 10:10

To enjoy the direction of a leader, you have to submit to the leadership of the leader.
If we want God's direction this Month and beyond we must be ready to submit to His leadership.
James 4:7

Leadership is one of the ways God provides direction.
He sets up leadership structures or hierarchy.
In heaven, there is a leadership structure.
Among angels, there is leadership.

Lucifer was a leader to Archangel Michael and a host of other angels before his fall.
The Archangel Michael is a leader of a warrior group of angels.
Jesus is King and leader of all the angels.
The structure is there, that's why there is peace in heaven.
Where there is good leadership and structure in place there will be peace and progress.

When people rebel against their God appointed leaders there is chaos and division.
Jesus said "a house divided against itself cannot stand".
Lucifer had to be thrown out of heaven for order and peace to continue in heaven.

There are consequences when we don't follow leadership:
1) We break God's law. Luke 10:16
2) There will be no peace. Luke 13:34,35
3) There will be no direction and protection. Luke 13:35
4) Our joy departs. Hebrews 13:7
5) We miss out on provision. Psalm 105:17-22
6) Our lives won't reflect God's best for us. 2 Chronicles 26:5

When we embrace God given leadership:
1) There is direction. Exodus 14
2) There will be peace. Psalm 23:2
3) We please God. Ephesians 6:2-4
4) There is provision. 2 Chronicles 20:20
5) We follow God's plan for our lives. 2 Kings 3:11
6) We receive praise & commendation. Romans 13:3

Leadership is very pertinent.
It's our responsibility to develop our leadership skills and abilities. Psalm 78:72

Olutosin  a Teacher-Pastor shared this message.

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