The Kind of Leadership America Needs

Our pastor preached on The Kind of Leadership America Needs yesterday. He made three important points:

1. God blesses leaders who live with Integrity.
2. God blesses leaders who serve with Humility.
3. God blesses leaders who share with Generosity.

Here are some of the bible verses he used to get his points across:

" Without wise leadership, a nation is in trouble." Proverbs 11:14 (Living Bible)"A nation will be strong and endure when it has intelligent, sensible leaders." Proverbs 28:2 (Good News Bible)

"...Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant."Mark 10:43 (New Living Translation)

" He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty." (Zach's favorite)Proverbs 22:16 (NIV)

"People with integrity have firm footing, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall." Proverbs 10:9 (NLT)

" When you do things, do not let selfishness or pride be your guide. Instead, be humble and give more honor to others than yourselves. Do not be interested only in your own life, but be interested in the lives of others. In your lives you must think and act like Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:3-5 (New Century Version)

I don't agree with him using the pulpit to discuss political issues but I know he feels passionately about them and the country is completely wrapped up in this election. So, it is forgivable. He was very careful not to endorse any canidate or even mention them by name. I thought you might like to read these and hopefully they will help you make the right decision tomorrow. VOTE! ~Alicia