Kill the leaders

Kill the leaders

"GOD said to Moses, "Take all the leaders of Israel and kill them by hanging, leaving them publicly exposed in order to turn GOD's anger away from Israel."(Num.25.4) 

Leadership is not to be taken with kid gloves because it comes with a lot responsibility, it is a call to service. But a lot people only see the perks and benefits. God sees this much about the responsibilities of leadership, such that when Israel sinned against God, God says to Moses, "Take all the leaders of Israel and kill them by hanging". 

This says a lot about the responsibility that leadership places on the leaders. Israel sinned, God says kill the leaders. We see why in the next line. He says "hang them publicly" in other words, make them examples. But not so much that the people would learn rather that God's anger will be stayed from Israel. 

God held leaders accountable, so must you and I. If you are in a position of leadership, and the people look up to you, you may not be perfect but must be seen to do your best. A good leader dies the people cry but when a wicked leader dies the people rejoice. 

"When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy." (Prov.11.10 NIV)

I wish we go do same to our leaders today - hold them accountable. Little wonder, a lot of so call leaders get away with so much inadequate performance. God expects so much from leaders. God expect so much from you because you are a leader at one level or the other  whether you know it or not. You will be held to account. Lead well. 

Good day,
Have a great day today,
Dr. Emmanuel Okoro,
(aka Dr. Lift)

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