Proverbs 20:28

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight: 

Proverbs 20:28 (NASBStr)

Loyalty and truth preserve the king,

And he upholds his throne by righteousness.

Proverbs 20:28 (ESV)

Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king,

and by steadfast love his throne is upheld.

Proverbs 20:28 (NIV1984)

Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;

through love his throne is made secure.

Later in the book of Proverbs, Solomon will add to the meaning of the above proverb as follows:

Proverbs 25:5 (NASBStr)

Take away the wicked before the king,

And his throne will be established in righteousness.

God knows leadership.  He established leadership.  If we want to know what leaders to follow that will last, or we want to be a good leader that will last, we need to know and practice this proverb.   Christ said in John 14 that He was the Way, the Truth and the Life.  Earlier, in the same book, we read about Him being the God of Love.   To lead like Christ is to have your authority and leadership established.   God established leaders who demonstrate Christ-like leadership.   Seeking truth and practicing love are the main components of leadership.   When we seek to resolve conflict, set vision, manage property, or develop teams, these qualities must be first and foremost in the minds of leaders.  They are non-negotiable.   Mature leaders seek love and truth.  They practice it in patience and allow God to establish their rule and authority.   Only God can do that.  And, He only does that when we seek truth and love in our leadership.