Today,
Scriptures are shared that provide counsels from divinity for leaders
and rulers among the covenant people of GOD. While followers,
citizens, and those under leadership often are most influenced and
swayed by the character, charisma, and passion of those in authority,
the correct administration and supervision of those in covenant
relationship with GOD is to go forward through the indwelling Spirit
from divinity endowed through baptism and rebirth (we say, the
Comforter; the Holy Ghost; the Holy Spirit; the Spirit of Prophecy;
the Spirit of Truth). Sinners must be built up and edified in
becoming Christ-like to display the image of GOD. Along with
commitment and discernment, inseparable aspects of spirit substance
from the makeup of GOD should appear at every level of organized
activity and shared living. Included are faith, holiness, humility,
longsuffering, lovingkindness, personhood, righteousness, and wrath
against sin. Thus, the holy writings record divine law and sacred
wisdom commanded for those charged to serve over families,
households, schools, law enforcement, health care, and other
institutions as well as for cities, empires, kingdoms, and nations.
One of the
fighters in the “Yahoo! Answers” public forum on Religion and
Spirituality who uses the ID “Anonymous” (no profile information
shown) posted the following:
What
biblical passages describe the behavior of those who are in position
of authority who tend to be taciturn and won't show you anything?
THE
GOLDEN ARROW: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For
there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of
God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the
ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves
damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the
evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is
good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister
of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be
afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister
of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
(Romans 13: 1-4, King James Version, KJV)
THE
DOUBLE DAGGER: Completeness, Integrity And Wholeness? (06/21/2018);
Sacred Ministry or Parenting? (05/10/2018); A Descendent of David?
(03/18/2018); Rulers Who Are Prophets? (01/25/2017); Called To Be
Servants? (11/25/2015); Jesus As America’s President? (05/20/2015);
Ruling With Christ? (02/12/2015); The Ruler Of the Earth?
(05/01/2014); Parables About the Kingdom? (05/02/2014)
“Anonymous”,
those who are called to lead and rule are to be anointed with spirit
substance from the makeup of GOD that supplies them with necessary
features and tools that include balance, completeness, gravity,
impartiality, perspective, restraint, sobriety, wisdom, vision, and
zeal. In addition to being held accountable for the completion of
specific duties and tasks, leaders and rulers will direct and manage
multiple projects and programs, and must serve as judges who resolve
conflicts and settle disputes in accordance with policy, standard
practices, and law. Consider again the following counsels using
language from the Bible provided to guide leaders among the people of
GOD:
1.
Ecclesiastes 5: 2, King James Version (KJV): 2 Be not rash with
thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing
before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth:
therefore let thy words be few.
2.
Ecclesiastes 5: 8, KJV: 8 If thou seest the oppression of the
poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province,
marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the
highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.
3.
Proverbs 10: 19, KJV: 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth
not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
4.
Proverbs 16: 32, KJV: 32 He that is slow to anger is
better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that
taketh a city.
5.
Ecclesiastes 8: 11, KJV: 11 Because sentence against an evil work
is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is
fully set in them to do evil.
6.
Proverbs 25: 28, KJV: 25 He that hath no rule over his own
spirit is like a city that is broken down, and
without walls.
7.
1st Timothy 3: 2-7, KJV: 2 A bishop then must be
blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good
behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine,
no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler,
not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his
children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how
to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the
condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of
them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of
the devil.
There
is far more that should be said, correctly examined, and spiritually
apprehended. (For example, 8. Hosea 6: 6, KJV: 6 For I desired
mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt
offerings.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it
unto you according to your faith.
Washington,
DC
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