Proverbs 20:8

 The book of Proverbs gives us a lot of instruction on a lot of different subjects. One subject that can keep us in God’s wisdom is Godly Follower-ship. Who we follow; where we follow; how we follow are all spoken about in Proverbs. Here is one of them about leaders justice:

Proverbs 20:8

A king who sits on the throne of justice

 Disperses all evil with his eyes.

Leadership has so many responsibilities that any leader can quickly fall into the "manager" mode.   There has been much written about the differences between leadership and management.  This small devotional won't do much to exhaust that debate.   However, Solomon does give us a keen insight into the leader's mindset and implies something about leadership that far exceeds management.   A leader is responsible for the flow of justice - doing what is right - within the country, organization, institution, etc.   In this proverb Solomon stresses that the leader (the King) is so in tune with justice that he "sits on the throne of justice."  This implies it is not a mere thought that crosses his mind but the actual core of his culture.   His throne is known for being just.   The throne is where he makes all his decisions. The throne is the symbol of his authority.    A king who sits on the throne of justice has established a culture of justice.   But, it doesn't end there.   Not only does he sit on a throne of justice but his presence and power are so filled with justice evil runs from his sight.  He "disperses all evil with his eyes."  Think through that thought.   He merely looks and evil has no place to hide. That is leadership.   Managers could not do that if the leader in the group didn't support that type of culture.   Leadership ... Godly Leadership ... disperses evil by a mere glance.   People would not do things around that type of leader they would to others.   If you want to be a leader in your home, your business, your office, your community, be a Proverbs 20:8 leader.   Sit in justice and disperse evil with your eyes.