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Would you call yourself a leader? Maybe you don’t think you are, but everyone has the ability to be a leader. Not only is it a skill to learn, but there are so many different types of leadership that influence others.

We often look to others, especially those we admire, for advice on how to lead. We ask teachers, coaches, parents, and small group leaders. We want to get their guidance to navigate life and become better leaders. That is what was happening in Matthew 23:1–12. People were looking to the Pharisees who really didn’t give the best guidance when it came to being a leader. Jesus warns his disciples by pointing out that they weren’t leading with love and humility, but were more concerned with their own reputation — not doing what God had called them to do.

Jesus changed things up when he challenged those he led, the disciples, that the greatest among them must be a servant. That alone is such an impactful leadership lesson.

The disciples knew that Jesus was the best leader and wanted to learn to lead themselves by following God’s way. They spent time with Jesus and learned from him. Then, they took what they learned to lead movements, churches, and shape history. This week, think about what qualities you have that make you a leader and talk with a leader you admire about how you want to try to put them into action.