TO LEAD OR NOT TO LEAD
“For those in power a rigorous scrutiny impends.”–Wisdom 6:8 Leaders in God’s kingdom have been entrusted with much, thus much will be required of them (see Lk 12:48). Those in power are mightily put to the test and scrutinized rigorously (Wis 6:6, 8; see also Jas 3:1). In addition to God’s scrutiny, leaders are also opposed by the world, the flesh, and the devil (see 1 Jn 2:16). A natural question to ask is “Why would anyone become a leader in the Kingdom of God?” Avoiding God’s call to receive power is not an option. When those whom the Lord...