OBLIGATIONS OF A LEADER

“Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God.  And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do.”  Exodus 18:19b-20

          Each of us has been called to be a leader, whether it is in the church, our homes, or our communities.  We have obligations as a leader and when they are carried out God’s way, we see spiritually growing in those we lead.  Let us read this passage:  Exodus 18:13-23.

            We learn several things from this passage:  The people we serve will have problems.  They will need to be taught God’s statutes.  It also reveals our responsibility to show them the way in which to walk in this Christian life and the work they must accomplish.

A.   An Intercessor

1.    Stand before God for the people.

2.    Bring their difficulties before God.

3.    Understand the needs of your people.

B.   An Instructor

1.     Teach the people the statutes of God.

2.     Teach the people God’s laws.

3.     Teach God’s people with purpose.

4.     Teach the people how to share the responsibilities.

C.    An Example

1.    Show by your lifestyle how to walk and work.

2.    Show the people the way they should walk.

3.    Show the people the work they must accomplish.

D.    A Recruiter for Delegation

1.    Know the qualifications needed to select workers.

2.    Select workers.

3.    Place workers in position.

          Each of us has been called to be a leader, whether it is in the church, our homes, or our communities.  We have obligations as a leader and when they are carried out God’s way, we see spiritually growing in those we lead.  Let us read this passage:  Exodus 18:13-23.

            We learn several things from this passage:  The people we serve will have problems.  They will need to be taught God’s statutes.  It also reveals our responsibility to show them the way in which to walk in this Christian life and the work they must accomplish.

            The Scripture reveals the results that can take place.  One, you lighten your load. Two, the people will be cared for more efficiently. Three,  the people will be able to go to their place in peace.