Leadership Principles from Solomon (Proverbs 25)

















Proverbs 25:12-28


so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

13 As the cold of snow in the time of harvest,

so is a faithful messenger to them that send him:

for he refresheth the soul of his masters.

14 Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift

is like clouds and wind without rain.

15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded,

and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.


lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

17 Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house;

lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.

18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour


19 Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble


20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather,

and as vinegar upon nitre,

so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.


and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

22 For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head,

and the Lord shall reward thee.

23 The north wind driveth away rain:

so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue.


than with a brawling woman and in a wide house.

25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul,

so is good news from a far country.

26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked

is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

27 It is not good to eat much honey:

so for men to search their own glory is not glory.

28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit



The Shepherd Leads to Restore











Have Mercy (Psa 94:18)


When people interact together, it is only a matter of time before some type of conflict will wise.  When the interaction involves one person trying to instruct or mentor another, the chances of it occurring increase.

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to lead someone who continually struggles to either keep up or perform as expected.  So, what should our response be?

When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up. (Psalms 94:18)

As we strive to trust God and walk in his ways, how does he respond when we falter?  He doesn’t attack or pound us down, but instead holds us up by his mercy.

When people are struggling, our response toward them should be the same.  We should respond with mercy.  There is a difference between struggling and refusing.  When people struggle, they are striving to accomplish or perform as expected, but yet still need support.  We love it when people show mercy towards us and especially when we receive it from God.  His dealings with us are a pattern or model for us to follow.

Patience is still a virtue.  So at work, be patient and show mercy.  As you raise your children, remember mercy.  Mercy is like a fertilizer.  When it is used correctly, it will enhance the growth of your relationships.  Without mercy, relationships can die.  If you want to make a great difference by helping people, you need to exercise mercy.

His Voice In The Wilderness (Luke 3:2)

The word of God came to John while he was in the wilderness. It could have come to him at any time, but The Lord chose a time when John would be away from the influences of the world around him. He chose to bring the message of his word for Israel when it would be just God and John.


Bringing a message to us in the wilderness could be another possible reason for why God allows trials to come into our lives. It is during trials where our hopes and ties with the world become weak and we turn our hearts diligently towards Him. In the wilderness experience, it is just God and you. While there, God can minister to you and bring hope from his word. He may be using these experiences to refine or equip you for the next stage in your life just as he did to prepare John the Baptist.

While in your wilderness experience, look for what you can learn from God. Consider it a time of training and development which is preparing you for your next step in your journey of life. Remember, it is the wilderness where you can most easily hear the voice of God.


