Both the military and the church can use this leadership tenet. Pastors who are autocratic and unreasonable will eventually drive people away with their harsh methods. People ought to be given respectful attention and treated with respect.
When writing to some of the early church's leaders, Peter recognized this and said, "Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock" (1 Peter 5:2-3). Peter had shared a home with Jesus and had witnessed His style of rule. It possessed the authority of a constant example and was forceful, kind, and respectful.
Whatever our level of authority, "pulling power" has a better probability of being effective than the push of authoritative demands. Pushing may result in outward obedience, but effective leadership cultivates an inner desire to follow due to what is observed in the leader's life.
In addition to knowing the route, a good leader also paves it. Those who walk humbly with God walk the roads of leadership; their generous spirit has an influence that compels us to follow them.
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