The Bible on Leadership

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CHAPTER EIGHT

Courage

‘‘Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns are all around you and you live among scorpions.’’

—EZEK. 2:6

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged.’’

—JOSH. 1:9

oshua, Jack Welch, and the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz may appear to be an unlikely trio, but each in his own way recognized the value of courage. Time and again, Joshua exhibited this trait as he knocked down seemingly impregnable walls and led the Hebrews into battle against seemingly insurmountable ...

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