Leadership Thoughts from 1 Timothy 6

Honor those that are over you in authority, as unto the Lord. (1 Timothy 6:1-2)

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It is foolish to lead others away from God’s word and His ways. (1 Timothy 6:3-5)

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Living a godly life and being content in God in this life will lead to a blessed life. (1 Timothy 6:6-7)

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When you desire to be rich and love money rather than God, it will lead to all kinds of trouble. (1 Timothy 6:8-10)

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Godly leaders pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness and gentleness. (1 Timothy 6:11)

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Make sure you are fighting to do the things God has called you to do. (1 Timothy 6:12)

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It is important to have mentors in our lives who can challenge us and hold us accountable to live for Jesus. (1 Timothy 6:13-16)

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Godly leaders put their hope in God and not their earthly resources. (1 Timothy 6:17)

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It is important as a godly leader to be an example in generosity and prioritize your leadership, resources, and life as investments for the life in heaven. (1 Timothy 6:18-19)

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Godly leaders must avoid irreverent babble and use their voice to proclaim Jesus. (1 Timothy 6:20-21)

Leadership Thoughts from 1 Timothy 5

You need to have tact when you rebuke people, and do it in love. (1 Timothy 5:1-2)

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Honor those whom you are supposed to honor. (1 Timothy 5:3)

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Learn to show godliness and leadership in your home, for this is pleasing to God. (1 Timothy 5:4)
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Godly leaders teach others God’s word and ways. (1 Timothy 5:5-7)

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Godly leaders must provide for their family and live out their faith in their homes. (1 Timothy 5:8)

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Having filters and systems for how you choose to help others is a good thing. (1 Timothy 5:9-15) 

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Sometimes you must say no to good things and opportunities so you can say yes to great things and the opportunities God is calling you to. (1 Timothy 5:16)

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It is important to not only honor leaders with words but also with wealth. (1 Timothy 5:17-19)

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We must not show favoritism to people on our team by not correcting their errors because we like them. (1 Timothy 5:20-21)

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Don’t be so quick to give people a title. Let them be proven before you give them a position. (1 Timothy 5:22)

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What you sow, you will reap…whether it be good or bad behaviors. (1 Timothy 5:23-25)

Leadership Thoughts from 1 Timothy 4

Leaders should be sensitive to what the Spirit of God is saying. (1 Timothy 4:1)

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Be careful who you follow because there are leaders with seared consciences that are corrupt. (1 Timothy 4:2-3)

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Be a person of thanksgiving who recognizes that God is always good. (1 Timothy 4:4-5)

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Godly leaders must teach others the word of God and sound doctrine. (1 Timothy 4:6)

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Train yourself to focus on the facts and not on your emotions or myths. (1 Timothy 4:7)

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Training yourself to become godly is the best investment a leader can make. (1 Timothy 4:8)

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Leaders should toil, strive, and work hard unto the Lord as worship. (1 Timothy 4:9-10)

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Leaders need to pass on the lessons they have learned from others. (1 Timothy 4:11)

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Be an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12)

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Don’t neglect the gifts you have been given; continue to grow and exercise your gifts. (1 Timothy 4:13-14)

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Repetition and practice is an important part of improving. Make sure you are forming habits to help you grow as a leader. (1 Timothy 4:15)

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Be persistent in studying God’s word daily and applying it to your life and leadership. In doing so, it will bless you and those you lead. (1 Timothy 4:16)

Leadership Thoughts from 1 Timothy 3

If you aspire to be a leader, you desire a noble task. (1 Timothy 3:1)

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The main requirement for godly leadership is godly character. (1 Timothy 3:2-3)

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Before you lead in the church you must lead in your home. (1 Timothy 3:4-5)

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Pride is a dangerous enemy to all leaders. (1 Timothy 3:6)

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Godly leaders should even earn the respect of outsiders. (1 Timothy 3:7)

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Leaders in every position of the church should have godly character. (1 Timothy 3:8-9)

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It is good for people to be tested and have their leadership ability proven before they are given a position of leadership in the church. (1 Timothy 3:10)

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Godly leadership starts in your home. (1 Timothy 3:11-12)
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When you serve well you gain a good standing with people. (1 Timothy 3:13)
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Giving clear instructions is important so  people know how to behave and what is expected of them. (1 Timothy 3:14-16)

Leadership Thoughts from 1 Timothy 2

Pray for those in authority over you. (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

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It pleases God when leaders live a peaceful, godly and dignified life. (1 Timothy 2:2-3)

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When leading always remember that God desires all people to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:4)

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Jesus’ leadership brought peace and life. (1 Timothy 2:5-6)

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God appoints people to specific jobs, roles and tasks in His church. (1 Timothy 2:7)

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Godly leaders should use their words to pray more than they use their words to quarrel. (1 Timothy 2:8)

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Your character is much more important than your clothes. Make sure you don’t just dress the part and put on a facade. (1 Timothy 2:9-10)

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It is important to understand there are different roles in church leadership. (1 Timothy 2:11-15)

Leadership Thoughts from 1 Timothy 1

Jesus calls people to lead His church. (1 Timothy 1:1)
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Love the people you are leading and invest in relationships. (1 Timothy 1:2)

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It is important as a leader that you give clear expectations and instruction. (1 Timothy 1:3-5)
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If a person isn’t competent enough to lead, don’t put them in that role yet because it will hurt them and others. (1 Timothy 1:6-7)

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What you believe affects your behavior, so godly leaders must take the time to know and live out sound doctrine. (1 Timothy 1:8-11)

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When Jesus calls you to serve Him, He will give you the strength as well. (1 Timothy 1:12)

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By God’s grace anyone can be used by Him and lead. (1 Timothy 1:13-14)

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Jesus came into the world to seek sinners and accomplished His mission. (1 Timothy 1:15)

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Our lives serve as an example to others. (1 Timothy 1:16)

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It is important that you always give ultimate credit, honor and thanks to God in all that you do. (1 Timothy 1:17)

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It is important that you entrust other leaders to lead and help you accomplish the shared vision. (1 Timothy 1:18-19)

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Leaders must allow others to fail and learn the hard way at times. (1 Timothy 1:20)