2 Samuel 23:3 · KJV

"The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

²The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

³The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

⁴And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.

⁵Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to be just in your leadership?

How do you incorporate the fear of God in your decisions?

When have you seen just leadership make a difference?

Life Application

leadership

Strive to lead with fairness and integrity in your community.

relationships

Ensure that your interactions with others reflect justice and respect.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

This verse emphasizes the necessity of just leadership, which aligns with Jesus' teachings on serving others and leading with righteousness.

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