We often hear about leading and following. "Be a leader and not a follower" we are told. However, especially via the strong coercive arm of political correctness, "diversity", and so-called "tolerance", we are de facto encouraged to be followers. Yes, a church or religion can do this as well. The point that is often missed though is that by logical necessity there needs to be an Ultimate Authority. We are all not leaders to the same degree, but some of us are better leaders than others. Furthermore, it can only benefit a person to learn how to be a better leader. Learn to be a better leader. At the same time though, each of us must necessarily be a follower. It is inevitable. It is necessary.
We we must admit we all follow someone or something. Even leaders themselves follow. The important thing is that each of us must be free-thinking enough to be able to properly recognize who our leaders are, what they're telling us to do or follow, and whether continuing to follow them or to carry out their orders is a good or a bad idea. We always must be ready to make an informed assessment and act on it. Because I am convinced a leader-follower relationship should not be taken lightly, the substance of the leader, his goals, as well as the content of his directives, must be carefully assessed at the beginning of the relationship. Remember, the "leader" can be a person or an idea. After this initial step is taken, keep your eyes and ears open. Do a continuing assessment - while nonetheless following. If the time comes where the leader-follower relationship must be severed, let it be on your good judgment based on bedrock principles and not light and transient causes.
In a world of depraved humanity, where power corrupts, we must follow in a very qualified and frequently-checking way. The only unquestionable Leader who can possess ultimate power and still not be corrupted, and whose substance and every idea is Good, is the Good Shepherd and Judge of all the earth, the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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