Ep. 111: Godly Leaders Must Choose Wisely

In Podcast Episode 111, “Godly Leaders Must Choose Wisely,” Kim discusses the importance of leading others in making thoughtful, wise decisions. Godly leaders are not impulsive, but pursue an ongoing, intimate relationship with the Lord and seek His wisdom daily. Also, pray for God to raise up more leaders fully committed to His will and ways. 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 14:24-52 with the key verses 36:

 

36 Then Saul said, “Let’s chase the Philistines all night and plunder them until sunrise. Let’s destroy every last one of them.”

His men replied, “We’ll do whatever you think is best.”

But the priest said, “Let’s ask God first.”

 

Weekly Assignment Feature: 

 

Pray daily for the wisdom to make Godly decisions and to lead others to do likewise.

Additional Resources:

 

1 My child, listen to what I say,

    and treasure my commands.

2 Tune your ears to wisdom,

    and concentrate on understanding.

3 Cry out for insight,

    and ask for understanding.

4 Search for them as you would for silver;

    seek them like hidden treasures.

5 Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,

    and you will gain knowledge of God.

6 For the Lord grants wisdom!

    From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.

    He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.

8 He guards the paths of the just

    and protects those who are faithful to him. (Proverbs 2:1-8)

 

RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:

• “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
• “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
• “Life Application Study Bible”
• “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
• Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
• “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)

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Reference:

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.