Scripture Location: 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Scripture:

"To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings."

Scripture Location: Joshua 6:16-17

Scripture:

"The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the army, ‘Shout! For the Lord has given you the city!’"

Scripture Location: Exodus 18:17-18

Scripture:

"Moses’ father-in-law replied, ‘What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone.’"

Scripture Location: Proverbs 15:1

Scripture:

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Scripture Context:

This verse from Proverbs emphasizes the power of words. Communication, whether gentle or harsh, has the ability to diffuse or escalate tension. The wisdom here calls leaders to choose their words carefully, knowing the impact they have on relationships and outcomes.

Scripture Location: Acts 16:25-26

Scripture:

"About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose."

Leadership Rooted in Humility

Scripture Location: Matthew 20:26-28

Scripture:

"Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Scripture Location: Jeremiah 29:11

Scripture:

"‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’"

Scripture Location: Genesis 50:20

Scripture:

"You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives."

Scripture Location: Genesis 12:1-2

Scripture:

"The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.’"

Scripture Location: James 1:3-4

Scripture:

"Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."