Quotes about Responsibility
“Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied.
— Exodus 18:15
But Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good.
— Exodus 18:17
Surely you and these people with you will wear yourselves out, because the task is too heavy for you. You cannot handle it alone.
— Exodus 18:18
Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him.
— Exodus 18:19
Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do.
— Exodus 18:20
Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
— Exodus 18:21
Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you.
— Exodus 18:22
Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.
— Exodus 18:24
So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.
— Exodus 18:25
And they judged the people at all times; they would bring the difficult cases to Moses, but any minor issue they would judge themselves.
— Exodus 18:26
And all the people answered together, “We will do everything that the LORD has spoken.” So Moses brought their words back to the LORD.
— Exodus 19:8
Even the priests who approach the LORD must consecrate themselves, or the LORD will break out against them.”
— Exodus 19:22