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Matthew 6:2, Jesus says that people should not blow their own "trumpet". Granted, there are times when it is beneficial for a person to make reference to some good thing he has done. However, a person would not want to consistently brag about his own accomplishments. A braggart is only interested in letting others know what he has done. It is selfish for a person to be solely interested in talking about his own accomplishments. If people sense the selfishness in the person that is supposed to be leading them, they probably will not trust that person's leadership. The people might second-guess his directives, assuming he has ulterior motives.Instead of being braggadocios, a leader would want to be modest.

In this day and age, companies do not rely on divine appointment to fill positions of leadership. However, they are encouraging employees to look for ways to develop and demonstrate leadership skills. The qualities mutual among successful leaders of Biblical times would benefit anyone who desires leadership today. Various qualities included being unselfish, modest, humble, trustworthy, and honorable. For example, Moses unselfishly gave up a wealthy lifestyle for the greater good of leading the people out of slavery (Paul, Hebrews 11:24,25). Saul was selected to reign because of his modesty (Samuel, 1Samuel 9:22-10:16). David proved that he was trustworthy enough to care for his sheep; consequently, God entrusted him to lead the nation of Israel (David, Psalms 78:70, 71). Last but not least, Jesus demonstrated impeccable morals when he chose to die an ignominious death for the benefit of countless billions of people (John, 3:16).
An effective leader does not have to be born. Nor does an effective leader have to be perfect. The Bible provides good examples of people who have learned the qualities needed for leadership. Other Biblical examples proved what is not desirable in a leader. By imitating the Bible's good examples and following Bible principles, a person can develop the proper attitude towards dealing with others and towards work. That will enhance leadership ability. In turn, the person will find success if he holds true to the teachings of the Bible.

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