Leadership Scriptures

These are the scriptures that our cohort submitted for their leadership qualities:

D&C 112:10:
Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers.

This one has meaning to me because I think one of the most important leadership qualities a leader needs to possess is humility. Also the promise of the lord of leading the humble by the hand and giving answers to prayer has been important to me in my life.

(submitted by Nick)

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DC 121: 39, 41-46:
39 We have learned by sad experience that it is the nature and disposition of almost all men, as soon as they get a little authority, as they suppose, they will immediately begin to exercise unrighteous dominion.

41 No power or influence can or ought to be maintained by virtue of the priesthood, only by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned;

42 By kindness, and pure knowledge, which shall greatly enlarge the soul without hypocrisy, and without guile—

43 Reproving betimes with sharpness, when moved upon by the Holy Ghost; and then showing forth afterwards an increase of love toward him whom thou hast reproved, lest he esteem thee to be his enemy;

44 That he may know that thy faithfulness is stronger than the cords of death.

45 Let thy bowels also be full of charity towards all men, and to the household of faith, and let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.

46 The Holy Ghost shall be thy constant companion, and thy scepter an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth; and thy dominion shall be an everlasting dominion, and without compulsory means it shall flow unto thee forever and ever.

(submitted by Courtney)

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"God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom."

- Spencer W. Kimball, "Small Acts of Service" in the December 1974 Ensign

(submitted by Jodi)

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All of Alma chapter 17 (This is where Ammon goes to the land of Ishmael and becomes the servant of King Lamoni. Ammon eventually saves the king’s flocks and slays his enemies at the waters of Sebus.)

Before Ammon preached the gospel to the Lamanites, he first chose to serve them. Once they knew that he cared for them, and that he was a man of integrity and loyalty, they were willing to hear and follow his words. His actions paved the way. This is true servant leadership.

(submitted by Tim)