A LEADER’S PROFILE ACCORDING TO MOSES

A STUDY OF DEUT.17:14-20

Introduction

Moses’ life

He Must Be A King: Deut. 17:14

God was the true King of His people Jesus was the Prince, the Heir of His Father God was a democratic leader, He never impose

His will over them. He ruled over the people with equity and

freedom was the foundation of His reign Israel was to find someone with the character of

God. Someone dependable, integer and just; someone

who would be there for all. Moses knew they would want to have a KING just

like the people around them

He Must Be Chosen By God: Deut.17:15a

A good leader is the one that is chosen by Himself.

God knows every person and his character, abilities and talents

Human beings cannot see the heart, but God sees ( 1Sam.16:6.7)

God will use His representatives to make the choice, just the way He guided Samuel in the choice of the King-after-my-heart.

God’s representative must be integer and just, for him/her to be used and guided by God.

He Must Be of God’s people: Deut.17:15b

A stranger ( paganus in Latin- pagan in English) is the one who is not of our faith, who does not know God…

A stranger is the one who does not lift up God as His Creator and the Creator of the Universe

A stranger is the one who does not uphold God’s commands and follow them all they days of his/her life.

Your brother is a Hebrew, later on, the one who believes in Jesus and his death on the cross for his/her salvation

The one who trusts God for protection: Deut. 17: 16

Only God should be the guide, the defender and the protector of a leader

He must not count on godfathers for appointment and protection, but on God

He must not count on human alliances in order to be chosen and protected – Horses and Egypt

He must not aim to conquer and acquire more power using this tricks; by so doing he will set a precedent and an example for the followers

He must not be idolatrous

He must be morally sound, faithful to God and to God alone.

He must display a spirit of trust in God, even when things seem not to be in his favor

He must not entertain political interests and alliances, rejecting fidelity and trust in God alone.

He must be a husband of one literal wife

He must not make money an aim: Deut.17:17

It is difficult to serve God and money The love of money is the root of all evil He must not accept bribe and gifts for

they will alter his judgment He must not seek for monetary favors

and look for ways to become rich He must not manipulate policies to favor

himself financially

Total Allegiance to the word of God: Deut.17:18

He must have faith in the Inspired Word He must not give way to false or distorted

interpretation of God’s word He must believe in it and be determined

to be guided by it Prayer must follow the reading in order to

build up faith in God This would strengthen their faith and the

people’s confidence in him and his ruling as originated from God

Spirit of Prophecy

“The path of men who are placed as leaders is not an easy one. But they are to see in every difficulty a call to prayer. Never are they to fail of consulting the great Source of wisdom. Strengthened and enlightened by the Master Worker, they will ne enabled to stand firm against unholy influences and to discern right from wrong, good from evil. They will approve that which God approves, and will strive earnestly against the introduction of wrong principles into His cause”. PK 31

He must study God’s word: Deut.17:19

He must read God’s word regularly He must study and meditate and ponder

over it in order to acquire wisdom and direction

The reading of the Word will help him/her to fear God and observe His commandments

He must be humble: Deut.17:20

He must not be proud and engage into self-exaltation

Pride goes before fall He who exalts himself be humble. He is

failure bound He must have the spirit that was in Jesus

Christ ( Phil.2:5-11) He must avoid to become high-mind A leader is a humble servant of the Lord and

an imitator of Christ; this will prolong his days in leadership.

Conclusion