And
Moses saw the people had lost all reason. They were acting like animals. Aaron
had failed to lead them, and so let them become an embarrassment to themselves.
(Exodus 32:25)
Yes, individual leaders will pay a dear
price for their failure to use well the authority they are given. But, that’s
only half of the story. Whole communities pay for the failures of their
leaders. Do you ever think about how much your people’s futures depend upon you
leading them in a way that is obedient to the Lord’s vision for them?
The writer of Proverbs explained this
dynamic very clearly (Proverbs 29:18). He said, when a leader loses his way and
fails to lead his people toward a Godly vision, his people begin to act like
slaves; they lose their humanity in the stress. They become anxious and engage
in behavior that leads to their individual and group shame and failure. He said
(Proverbs 29:19) such a servant will not respond to even wise counsel, but he
must be disciplined and ruled by fear of consequences alone. So, rather than
pursuing life in peace and joy, the whole community descends into fear and
dread. A culture of shame, guilt, and self-preservation results.
Your people need your leadership. Use the
opportunity God has given you to help them find their way to His prosperity.
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