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Having
addressed the Elders who lead congregations, Peter turns to young men,
urging them to submit to the kind of Christlike leadership that he has
just been describing. Why does the topic of submission keep coming up
when the New Testament speaks to relationships within church, community
and family? We discover the importance of submission in character
development and preparation for leadership. There is a better way than
leaders "lording it over" those they lead and others struggling for
control - to get their voice heard and their preferences satisfied. That
way is godly leadership and godly submission - both demonstrated
perfectly in Jesus Christ. One key to appointing & developing godly
leaders is to look out for those who have already developed humility and
a willingness to submit to others according to God's will.
