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NASB | Isaiah 56:10 His watchmen are blind, All of them know nothing. All of them are mute dogs unable to bark, Dreamers lying down, who love to slumber; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 56:10 Israel's watchmen are blind, They are all without knowledge. They are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; Panting, lying down, they love to slumber. |
Bible Question:
What does the bible say about leadership/authority? Example: Under the leadership of someone who is not living a Godly life such as a pastor's wife, etc. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Karenc, The Bible has a lot to offer in regards to leadership, but if you are looking for a passage that contrasts leadership in a way that paints a picture of what God wants versus what man is actually doing, then perhaps Isaiah 56:1-10 is a suitable passage of scripture for study. In ancient Israel, watchtowers were erected in fields, pastures, and vineyards to help watchmen keep a lookout for wild animals, thieves and other hazards. The security of the crops, animals, or property depended on these watchmen, so it would be dangerous to the landowner or shepherd if the watchmen were found derelict in their duties. It was their duty to watch, but "blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath, not profaning it, and keeps his hand from doing any evil." (Isaiah 56:2, ESV) Of course, leaders have to deal with the constant demands of the position, like Moses, who in Exodus 17:2 had to endure the bitter complaining of the people, as if he had caused the situation or had the power to fix it. But Ezekiel prophecies concerning the leaders of Israel (Ezekiel 34:1-2), pointing out one critical factor: if the people are neglected or suffering, then the leader's qualifications to lead are in question. The "shepherds" of Israel received a "performance review" from God, and it was not good. The leaders were spending most of their time feeding themselves instead of the flock (Ezekiel 34:2-8), and they were giving them nothing but leftovers (Ezekiel 34:18-19). Not only were they neglecting the least powerful and most vulnerable among the people-the weak, the sick, the refugees- but they were actually taking advantage of them (Ezekiel 34:4-6,21). There was only one remedy for this situation- to remove the leaders from leadership (Ezekiel 34:9-10). God Himself would heal the hurting, restore the scattered, and feed His flock (Ezekiel 34:11-16). Centuries later, Jesus prescribed "shepherd leadership" for one of His disciples (John 21:15-19). As the Good Shepherd, Jesus had modeled this approach by laying down His life for His sheep (John 10:11-17). How about you? Do you find yourself clinging to your possessions, power or position, ever suspicious that God might take them away? Or do you hold them with a light touch, mindful that whatever you have is a gift from God, given to you to manage, not to own? (1 Cor. 4:7) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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