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Judges 9:14 · KJV

"Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us."

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Passage Context

12Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, and reign over us.
13And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
14Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us.
15And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.
16Now therefore, if ye have done truly and sincerely, in that ye have made Abimelech king, and if ye have dealt well with Jerubbaal and his house, and have done unto him according to the deserving of his hands;

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to choose leaders wisely?

2

How do you respond to unworthy leadership?

3

When have you felt compelled to follow someone unworthy?

Life Application

decision-making

Evaluate the leaders you follow and ensure they align with your values.

influence

Be aware of the influence you have in your community and strive to lead positively.

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