Ex 18:14 (NIV) When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he said, "What is this you are doing for the people? Why do you alone sit as judge, while all these people stand around you from morning till evening?"
Ex 18:17 (NIV) Moses' father-in-law replied, "What you are doing is not good.
NOTE: It is always a dangerous thing when one man sits as judge for all others. While the one man may do well at the start, the temptations of pride are great. Jethro's words are correct, (it) is not good. Leadership, good leadership, relies on others. It uses sounding boards and honest men to discuss issues and decisions. Even in a small ministry, it is important to have one or two others to share aspects of the ministry. Pride is a deceptive thing. It builds a person up to the point where the individual does not think he needs any help, and that he knows better anyway. It does not allow a sane estimate of self. Father help me to always rely on others for help in my work and my ministry.
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