“Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.” (Hebrews 13:17)
Last week we looked at a few characteristics of faithful leaders. Here are a few more. Faithful leaders watch out for your souls. Faithful leaders realize they will be held accountable by God for their leadership. Faithful leaders serve faithful (loyal, humble) followers with joy, rather than demanding to be served by followers! Faithful leaders shouldn’t use these verses to manipulate and control people. We have no biblical obligation to submit to leaders who don’t meet these qualifications!