Leadership

On Wednesday nights, Pastor Adam has been taking us through a study on Joseph. His main texts have been Genesis41:14-49 and Geneses 45. He has pointed out two essential things that every Christian needs to have, good leadership and a good response. There are six attributes of leadership that are found in vs14-48 of chapter 41. If you are going to be a good leader you must have these qualities; appearance (14), humility (16), truthfulness (28-32), wise in action (33-36), Spirit of God (38) and you have to be fair in all dealings (46-48).
His second point is, "Responding with Good." Look at Joseph's life. He was sold into slavery at about 17, sent to prison and then made second in Egypt. So he is about 35 when his brothers came looking for food. One of the questions put in front of us was "Why do you think Joseph responded to his brothers the way he did?" In man's eyes Joseph had every right to to be angry with his brothers for their betrayal. But Joseph responded with good rather then evil. His gladness to see his brothers could have only been sent from God. His reaction showed what was really on his heart. He was second in command, he could have done anything he wanted to them. But instead he chose to give them a home and a lively hood. A good leader will respond with good. "Everything rises and falls on Leadership" - Dr. Lee Roberson