Leadership & Integrity- Election 2008

By Boyd Bailey, Wisdom Hunters

Leaders of Integrity… “But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.” Exodus 18:21

Leaders of integrity are a rare breed within a group of citizens whose utmost concern is, “What is in it for me?” A selfish society does not always select a leader for their integrity, but for their ability to manipulate a quick fix for chronic problems. It is this short sightedness that can set back a generation, because of their leaders’ greed and corruption. However, men and women of integrity understand the big picture of principled leadership, and they value a fear of God, trustworthiness and honest economics.

A leader of integrity looks out over the long term, and discovers what is best for the culture, its citizens, churches and families. There is a resolve to do the right things, with the right people, for the right reasons. Leaders of integrity integrate integrity by their influence.

Therefore, select capable men and women who hold Christ and His commands in high esteem, who you can trust to do and say the right things, implemented in the right way. Leaders of integrity surround themselves with other leaders of integrity.

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This was too powerful not to post.  Something to think about as we lead and as we select (and vote) for leaders both on the local and national level.

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