January 15 Portrait of a Godly Leader
Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; He who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbor, nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but he honors those who fear the Lord; he who swears to his own hurt and does not change; he who does not put out his money at usury, nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved.
Psalm 15:1-5
What qualities should every leader possess? Psalm 15 furnishes us with a list of many of the necessary traits. David pictures a godly leader as one who:
- Possesses integrity
- Does not participate in gossip
- Does not harm others
- Speaks out against wrong
- Honors others who walk in truth
- Keeps their word even at personal cost
- Isn't greedy to gain at the expense of others
- Is strong and stable
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