QUALITIES OF A GOOD LEADER

Preambles: “But the LORD said unto Samuel. Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”

(1 Samuel 16:7. KJV.)

In the eyes of God, leadership has nothing to do with the external qualities, but on a man`s heart. David was a man after God`s own heart. (1 Samuel 13:14). God chose him to be king of Israel.

(1 Samuel 16;11-13).

12- Qualifications of a Good Leader.

1.   Able and God-Fearing. – Exodus 18:21; 2 Samuel 23:3; Ezra 7:25.

2.   Truthful. – Deuteronomy 16:19.

3.   Having hatred of covetousness. – Exodus 18:21.

4.   Of a disposition to refuse bribes. – Exodus 23:8.

5.   Wise and understanding. – Deuteronomy 1:13.

6.   Prominent in the tribe. – Deuteronomy 1:13.

7.   Having love of justice and judgment. – Deuteronomy 1:16, 16;18-19, 27;19; Zechariah 7;9-10.

8.   Without respect of persons. – Deuteronomy 1:17.

9.   Fearless. – Deuteronomy 1:17.

10.                   Conscientious. – Deuteronomy 1:17.

11.                   Strong and courageous. – Joshua 1:7.

12.                   Obedient to the law. – Joshua 1;7-8.

It is high time that those seeking for any appointment into any political office, be subjected to a Quality Test as listed above, before been elected or appointed to that office.  2019 General Election is coming soon. Therefore, let us ensure that those we elect into power meet this qualification test before we cast our vote for them. Thank you.