Abstract
Humility is one of the virtues required for leadership in all sectors of life. It is clearly demonstrated in the Bible in various forms by the various leaders raised by God. Among the many signs of the demonstration is the feet washing undertaken by Jesus for his disciples. Through this, He recommends his followers to emulate in their leadership responsibilities. This paper is a critical study of the text John 13:4-5. The theological discourse method was used on humility which must be a coveted virtue in leadership by example today. It means letting God use both your strengths and weaknesses to accomplish His will and glorify His name. Thus, the text will be looked at with a critical lens to come out with the intent of the text. The study reveals that any leader who wants to be successful must be humble. The paper recommends that leaders should examine themselves and find out the kind of leadership style they are exhibiting for their followers. Keywords: reward power leadership, coercive power, legitimate power, expert power leadership, referent power
Highlights
Humility, or being humble is, the defining characteristic of an unpretentious and modest person, someone who does not think that he or she is better or more important than others
This paper is a critical study of the text John 13:4-5
The theological discourse method was used on humility which must be a coveted virtue in leadership by example today
Summary
Being humble is, the defining characteristic of an unpretentious and modest person, someone who does not think that he or she is better or more important than others. Because the concept of humility addresses futuristic self-worth, it is emphasized in the realm of religious practice and ethics where the motion is often made more precise and extensive.”[2] Humility as a religious or spiritual virtue is different from the act of humiliation or shaming though the former may follow as a consequence of the latter.[3] Humility is defined as a quality by which a person considering his own defects has a humble opinion of himself and willingly submits to God and to others for God’s sake. In Matt .11: 25–30, Jesus describes his leadership as gentle and humble. A bruised reed he will not break and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out” (Matt 12: 19-20a)
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