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Isaiah 9:16 · KJV

"For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day.
15The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
16For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
17Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
18For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you evaluate the leaders in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to follow wise counsel?

3

When have you felt misled by those in authority?

Life Application

leadership

Seek out leaders who embody integrity and wisdom. Be discerning about whom you choose to follow.

community

Encourage accountability among leaders in your community to ensure they are guiding others with truth.

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