LOOK AMONG YOU MEN OF HONEST REPORT FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

 You shall not be disgraced because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: LOOK AMONG YOU MEN OF HONEST REPORT FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   In Acts 6:3–4, the apostles instructed the early church to “look among you for men of good and attested character, full of the Spirit and of wisdom” to manage resources, while they devoted themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word. This decision arose from a real administrative need, yet the criteria were unmistakably spiritual and moral. Honesty was non-negotiable. The church understood that leadership without integrity would corrupt both purpose and people. This principle forms the moral foundation of true democracy—government that exists to serve people, not to exploit them. Public office is stewardship, not an opportunity for self-enrichment.

   Sadly, this standard is often abandoned today. Some modern preachers partner with dishonest individuals to loot the commonwealth, excusing corruption under a distorted teaching of grace. Yet biblical grace never licenses sin. Titus 2:11–12 (AMP) declares that the grace of God trains us to reject and renounce ungodliness and worldly corruption, and to live upright, disciplined lives. Grace has zero tolerance for corruption, and it does not coexist with poverty produced by injustice.    Scripture consistently shows that poverty is the fruit of corruption and oppression (Proverbs 13:23; Amos 5:11–12).

    Supporting corrupt leadership is spiritually dangerous. Revelation 21:8 and 1 Corinthians 6:8–10 warn clearly that thieves and the unjust will not inherit the kingdom of God. Isaiah 5:23–24 further declares God’s judgment on those who justify the wicked for gain; their roots will rot and their prosperity will fail. Likewise, Habakkuk 2:12 and Proverbs 29:2 affirm that nations suffer under corrupt rule, but rejoice under righteous leadership.

   Therefore, Christians must insist on honesty in leadership—both in church and in government—because integrity honors God and preserves the future of the people.

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and boldness to confront dishonest persons.

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to be honest.

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