Hi Ron

“Humble Leader” - Wow! Me thinks that’s impossible. Especially in “Today’s Religious System.”

In my experience - Most so-called Christian leaders today “Trust” John Maxwell. And his quote...
“Everything rises and falls with leadership” - BUT - I do NOT see that in the Bible.

That quote makes so-called leaders think - “They are important.” Just the opposite of “Humble.”

“Humble Leader” has to be confusing for those who think they’re Leaders in “The Body of Christ.”
That quote causes so-called leaders to, Focus on self. Improve self. Have an excessive interest in self.
But - That is the opposite of “Humble” = Having a low estimate of ones importance. Selfless.

And - In the Bible - John the Baptist said - “He” must increase, but “I” must decrease. (Humble)
Paul said - “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; *yet not I,* but Christ liveth in me.”

And Jesus said - “I will build MY Church.” “I will add to MY Church.”
Seems to me, in the Bible, Jesus gets the preeminence, and ALL the glory.
Everything rises and falls with “Jesus.” NOT with mere fallible humans who think they are leaders.

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***Humble
Dictionary - having a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

Thesauras - selfless, lowly, meek, unassuming, respectful, submissive, diffident, self-effacing,
unassertive, unpresuming, modest, subdued, chastened.

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***Leader
Dictionary - the person who leads or commands a group.

Thesauras - chief, head, principal, commander, captain; superior, headman, director, overseer,
master, president, premier, governor; ruler, monarch, king, queen, sovereign, emperor, number one.

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***Narcissistic
Dictionary - having an excessive interest in oneself, in ones own importance.

Thesauras - self-admiring, self-absorbed, self-obsessed, self-centered, self-regarding...

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Maybe this is why Jesus, in Mat 23:10 NASB, taught His Disciples NOT to be called “Leader”
For you have “ONE” Leader - Christ.

So His Disciples would NOT think of “Self” as important...
They would remain “Servants,” And they would have a shot at remaining “Humble.”

Haven't you ever wondered - Why - NOT one of His Disciples - called them self "Leader?"

If you ask someone - Are you a “Humble Leader?” And they answer...

Yes - I’m a “Humble Leader.” - Are they?