SERVANT LEADERSHIP

Jesus taught His disciples the following in regards to the wealthy religious leaders of their time: “They (the self-centered religious leaders) bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. All their works they do for to be seen of men. They make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their [prayer] garments. They love the finest rooms at feasts, and the highest seats in gathering places. [They love] greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi [honorable names]. But be not called Rabbi: for ONE is your MASTER, even CHRIST; and ALL you ARE BROTHERS. And call no man your father upon the earth: for ONE is your FATHER, which is in heaven. Neither be called masters: for ONE is your MASTER, even CHRIST. But he that is greatest among you shall be your SERVANT. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” [1]

To follow Christ and to lead others to do the same is to be a servant leader. To follow Christ is to embody the ministry of God’s undeserved grace and sacrificial love to the world. This is what the ancient prophets did, they actually embodied God’s love for sinners.

[1] Matthew 23:4-12