Bible Verses About Leadership
OT NT Scripture Quotes
O my people, plundered by your rulers, enslaved by your creditors! O my people, your leaders deceive you and lead you astray. (Isaiah3:12)
I led them with cords of human kindness, with leading strings of love, and I became for them as one who eases the yoke upon their neck and stoops down to feed them. (Hosea11:4)
They have a leader in their midst. See: their king goes before them, Yahweh is heading them! (Micah2:13)
Trust in Yahweh with all your heart; do not rely on your own insight. Let his presence pervade all your ways and he will protect your foot from the snare. (Proverbs3:5-6)
Lack of guidance leads to a nation's decline whereas numerous counselors bring success. (Proverbs11:14)
A country, for its sins, has many rulers; but with one wise ruler there is stability. (Proverbs28:2)
The ruler lacking intelligence multiplies oppression; but he who abhors greed will endure. (Proverbs28:16)
The king who judges the poor with justice will affirm his throne forever. (Proverbs29:14)
If the ruler gets angry with you, do not stir, for composure prevents many grave mistakes. (Ecclesiastes10:4)
Lead me, O Lord, through your path of righteousness; make your way straight before me, for my enemies lie in wait. (Psalms5:9)
Guide me in your truth and instruct me, for you are my God, my savior; I hope in you all day long. (Psalms25:5)
Teach me, O Lord your way; lead me along a straight path. (Psalms27:11)
I will teach you, I will show you the way to follow. I will watch over you and give you counsel. (Psalms32:8)
You shun wicked rulers who impose injustice by law. (Psalms94:20)
See if my steps are going astray, and lead me in your eternal way. (Psalms139:24)
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Let your Spirit lead me on a safe path. (Psalms143:10)
Pay no attention to them! They are blind leading the blind. When a blind person leads another, the two will fall into a pit. (Matthew15:14)
Nor should you be called leader, because Christ is the only leader for you. (Matthew23:10)
Jesus then called them to him and said, "As you know, the so-called rulers of the nations act as tyrants and their great ones oppress them. But it shall not be so among you; whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you shall make himself slave of all. Think of the Son of Man who has not come to be served but to serve and to give his life to redeem many." (Mark10:42-45)
But not so with you; let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as the servant. (Luke22:26)
Paul answered, "Brothers, I did not know that he was the High Priest. For Scripture says: You shall not curse the ruler of your people." (Acts23:5)
First of all I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions and thanksgiving be made for everyone, for rulers of states and all in authority, that we may enjoy a quiet and peaceful life in godliness and respect. (1Timothy2:1-2)
Remind the believers to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and to take the initiative in doing good. (Titus3:1)
Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Consider their end and imitate their faith. (Hebrews13:7)
Serve one another with the gifts each of you received, thus becoming good managers of the varied graces of God. (1Peter4:10)
