Old Testament Leadership Principle
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2 Samuel Principle: The lord will bless the leader and the organization through obedience to him. Key Verses: 2 Samuel 22:21, “The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.” Explanation/Illustration of the Principle Throughout this book of the Bible the Lord rewarded David for his obedience and faithfulness to Him. 2 Samuel 5:10 says, “And David went on, and grew great, and the Lord God of Hosts was with him.” Since the Lord was with David he was able to defeat enemies, prosper, and David had favor with his soldiers and the citizens of Judah and Israel. Likewise in leading congregations and companies, as the Christian Leader leads with integrity and pureness of heart, the church, company, whatever the group is; will be blessed. In addition, when there begins to be deviation from what is right and what got them there, things may begin to falter. Even in David’s life, despite the victories of killing Goliath, (1 Sam. 17: 49-51), becoming king of Judah (2 Sam. 2: 7), and Israel (2 Sam. 5: 3, 4), the Lord still punished David when he was disobedient to the Lord (2 Sam. 12: 10-12), (2 Sam. 24: 14, 15). If Christian Leaders remain faithful to the Lord and will finish their tenure of leadership strong without compromising their faith, the Lord will provide a great legacy of ministry and an untarnished name for the leader.