Quotes about Leadership
And although to the strong he has pointed out the prize of their high calling, [ Philippians 3: 14 ] yet he suffers none to faint by the way; [ Matthew 15: 32 ] while he applauds those who lead the van, he does not despise those who bring up the rear.
— Jerome
It is relatively easy to serve those above us — even the world expects this — but Jesus served downward.
— Jerry Bridges
If we are to master the scriptural principles of true biblical community, we must master this one: True greatness in the kingdom of heaven involves serving one another. Jesus said, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant" (Matthew 20:26).
— Jerry Bridges
God is sovereign over the nations. He is sovereign over the officials of our own government in all their actions as they affect us, directly or indirectly.
— Jerry Bridges
There is no authority except that which God has established.
— Jerry Bridges
one of the most frequent references to it concerns His sovereignty over nations and governments.
— Jerry Bridges
God can and does work in the hearts and minds of rulers and officials of government to accomplish His sovereign purpose.
— Jerry Bridges
When we consider some of the evil tyrants and dictators that have reigned, as well as some of the weak and foolish men who have held high office, even in this century, we are amazed to learn that they have ruled in the sovereign will of God. But that is what Scripture tells us.
— Jerry Bridges
God not only determines who governs, He also rules in the decisions that they make. Proverbs 16:33 says, "The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
— Jerry Bridges
Why did Rehoboam make such a foolish decision? The Scripture says, "So the king did not listen to the people, for this turn of events was from the LORD, to fulfill the word the LORD had spoken" (1 Kings 12:15). Two foolish decisions were made, in two instances good advice was rejected and harmful or foolish advice was followed. Both instances are attributed to the sovereign work of God guiding the minds of the kings to accomplish His will.
— Jerry Bridges
The so-called sovereign nations of the world are not truly sovereign. They are nothing more than instruments in the hand of God to accomplish His will:
— Jerry Bridges
Leadership has a harder job to do than just choose sides. It must bring sides together.
— Jesse Jackson