Bible verses about "leaders" | Common

²⁹ But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.

⁷ Show yourself in all respects an example of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, seriousness,

¹ It is a trustworthy saying: if any one aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. ² Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, ³ not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. ⁴ He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity ⁵ (If a man does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of God's church?). ⁶ He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall into the same condemnation as the devil. ⁷ He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. ⁸ Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not fond of sordid gain; ⁹ they must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. ¹⁰ They must also first be tested; and then if they are beyond reproach, let them serve as deacons. ¹¹ The women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. ¹² Deacons must be the husband of one wife, and must manage their children and their households well. ¹³ For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

⁷ Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.

²⁶ But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the youngest, and he who leads as one who serves.