What Does the Bible Say About What Leads?

1 Timothy 4:12 ESV / 7 helpful votes

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 5 helpful votes

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

Hebrews 13:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.

Romans 12:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Proverbs 4:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes

Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

1 Peter 5:2 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly;

James 3:1-18 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! ...

Hebrews 13:17 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Acts 20:28 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.

John 3:30 ESV / 3 helpful votes

He must increase, but I must decrease.”

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV / 3 helpful votes

Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!

Revelation 1:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,

1 Peter 3:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes

But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,

James 4:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.

James 1:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Titus 1:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 4:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,

1 Timothy 3:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

Galatians 5:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

1 Corinthians 6:18 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.

1 Corinthians 6:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases?

Romans 8:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

John 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 8:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them.

John 3:16-17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Matthew 20:26 ESV / 2 helpful votes

It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

Matthew 7:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Matthew 7:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.

Matthew 5:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

Proverbs 22:29 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Proverbs 21:21 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Proverbs 14:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.

Proverbs 10:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.

Proverbs 10:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.

Psalm 143:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground!

Psalm 54:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.

Psalm 31:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me;

Psalm 31:1-33:22 ESV / 2 helpful votes

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In you, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me; you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. ...

Psalm 25:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.

Psalm 23:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes

He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Psalm 5:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes

Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me.

45 Bible Verses about What Leads

1 Timothy 4:12 ESV / 7 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

2 Timothy 2:15 ESV / 5 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 13:7 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 12:2 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 4:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 5:2 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 3:1-18 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Hebrews 13:17 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Acts 20:28 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:30 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Isaiah 41:10 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Revelation 1:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Peter 3:15 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 4:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

James 1:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Titus 1:7 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 4:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 4:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Timothy 3:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Galatians 5:1 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 6:18 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

1 Corinthians 6:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Romans 8:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 16:33 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 14:6 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 8:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

John 3:16-17 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 20:26 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 7:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 7:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Matthew 5:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 22:29 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 21:21 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 14:12 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 10:17 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Proverbs 10:2 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 143:10 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 54:4 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 31:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 31:1-33:22 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 25:5 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 23:3 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

Psalm 5:8 ESV / 2 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful

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