Old Testament · Law
Exodus 18:21
Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
About Exodus 18:21
Few verses address Administration in the Bible, Democracy in the Bible, and Leaders in the Bible as directly as Exodus 18:21. This Old Testament passage from the law of Exodus has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
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How to Apply Exodus 18:21
Pray through Exodus 18:21 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Administration in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.
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