44 Inspiring Bible Verses About Leadership

If a Christian holds any position in life, he is tasked to demonstrate good leadership skills both in the ministry, in society, at the workplace and wherever he finds himself. When we open the scriptures —we can find several Bible verses about leadership to learn from.

The Bible explicitly talks about the qualities and responsibilities of a leader. There are several Bible verses about leadership that remind us of the exemplary life of Jesus Christ, the good Shepard. He is the greatest leader ever to live.

Here in this article, you will find what the scriptures require of you as a leader. You will also get to know some of the things that displease God about people holding higher positions. Example of such people are fathers, entrepreneurs, pastors, prophets, teachers, Kings, etc,

These Bible verses about leadership sum it all to the golden rule that says to treat others how you want to be treated. Great leaders of God such as Moses, David, Paul, Peter, etc, did well in taking care of God’s sheep and having a good reputation wherever they find themselves. It’s time to learn from them now.

My favorite verse here is #44 which talks about strict accountability from teachers of the word of God.

1. “Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful. So for me, it is a minor matter that I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.” (1 Corinthians 4:2 – 3)

2. “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” (1 Peter 4:10)

3. “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:9)

4. “Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7)

5. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” (Psalm 32:8)

6. “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” (Proverbs 3:11-12)

7. “Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.” (Psalm 25:8-9)

8. “Then he said to them, “Therefore every expert in the law who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his treasure what is new and old.” (Matthew 15:32)

9. “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:29-30)

10. “You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.” (Titus 2:1)

11. “I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.” (Proverbs 4:11)

12. “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” (Proverbs 12:1)

12. “A disciple is not greater than his teacher, but everyone when fully trained will be like his teacher.” (Luke 6:40)

13. “The district governors acquired supplies for King Solomon and all who ate in his royal palace. Each was responsible for one month in the year; they made sure nothing was lacking.” (1 King 4:27)

14. “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” (John 14:26)

15. “And God has placed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, gifts of healing, helps, gifts of leadership, different kinds of tongues.” (1 Corinthians 12:28)

16. “You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.” (Acts 20:20)

17. “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” (Romans 12:16)

18. “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:13)

19. “Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.” (1 Timothy 5:17)

20. “My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.” (Proverbs 3:11-12)

21. “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children.” (Ephesians 5:1)

22. “I will personally hold responsible anyone who then pays no attention to the words that prophet speaks in my name.” (Daniel 18:19)

23. “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.” (1 Peter 5:2 – 4)

24. “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:20)

25. “If it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.” (Romans 12:8)

26. “Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.” (Hebrews 12:11)

27. “But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.” (1 Timothy 4:7)

28. “But it is not this way with you, but the one who is the greatest among you must become like the youngest, and the leader like the servant.” (Luke 22:26)

29. “Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good. In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.” (Titus 2:3 – 4)

30. “So the king assigned them a daily ration from his royal delicacies and from the wine he himself drank. They were to be trained for the next three years. At the end of that time they were to enter the king’s service.” (Daniel 1:5)

31. “Listen to this, you elders; pay attention, all inhabitants of the land. Has anything like this ever happened in your whole life or in the lifetime of your ancestors? Tell your children about it, have your children tell their children, and their children the following generation.” (Joel 1: 2 – 3)

32. “The LORD has made you priest in place of Jehoiada. He has put you in charge in the LORD’s temple of controlling any lunatic who pretends to be a prophet. And it is your duty to put any such person in the stocks with an iron collar around his neck.” (Jeremiah 29:26)

33. “Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.” (1 Timothy 3:2)

34. “But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.” (1 Timothy 5:4)

35. “For our leaders are stupid. They have not sought the LORD’s advice. So they do not act wisely, and the people they are responsible for have all been scattered.” (Jeremiah 10:21)

36. “For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason for boasting, because I am compelled to do this. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward. But if I do it unwillingly, I am entrusted with a responsibility.” (1 Corinthians 9:16 – 17)

37. “In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12)

38. “Give instruction to a wise person, and he will become wiser still; teach a righteous person and he will add to his learning.” (Proverbs 9:9)

39. “A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.” (Proverbs 13:1)

40. “The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.” (Proverbs 14:35)

41. “Leave them! They are blind guides. If someone who is blind leads another who is blind, both will fall into a pit.” (Matthew 16:14)

42. “And said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was misleading the people. When I examined him before you, I did not find this man guilty of anything you accused him of doing.” (Luke 23:14)

43. “And indeed you are practicing it toward all the brothers and sisters in all of Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.” (1 Thessalonians 4:10 – 11)

44. “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly.” (James 3:1)

In summation, Jesus led a perfect life of a leader and so commands every leader Sheppard to follow. By making use of some of these Bible verses about leadership, you teach and remind yourself of the responsibilities ahead of you.

There are blessings in being a good steward of the Lord just like Paul, Peter and the early men of God who served the Lord faithfully. Implement what you have learned from the Bible about stewardship at your workplace, ministry, etc,