Proverbs 22:11

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. 

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves purity of heart

And whose speech is gracious, the king is his friend.

Leadership loves those who promote Godliness in their life.   Even if the leader is not a Godly man or women themselves, most leaders value a follower who has gracious speech and pure motives from the heart.   Leaders (Kings) make friends with such people.   At least they should.   Leadership, good, moral leadership, surrounds themselves with quality people.   You can often, if not always, spot great leaders based upon the people that are around them ... the people they surround themselves with.   Immoral leaders don't care who they listen to.   The story of Rehoboam in 1 Kings 12 is a good example of this.  He surrounded himself with his friends from his youth and failed to see the value of listening to those who love purity and speak graciously.   We ought to strive to be like Daniel.   King Nebuchadnezzar was a friend to Daniel.   That's because Daniel was a walking example of this proverb.   Pharaoh was a friend of Joseph because Joseph was a friend of God and fulfilled this proverb.   The king is the friend to the one who acts like a king.